Great Bahama Bank

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Bank
gptkbp:area approximately 100,000 square kilometers
gptkbp:biodiversity home to various fish species
home to sea turtles
home to marine mammals
gptkbp:climate tropical climate
gptkbp:conservation_efforts habitat restoration
marine protected areas
sustainable fishing practices
gptkbp:cultural_significance local fishing communities
historical trade significance
gptkbp:depth average depth of 10 meters
gptkbp:economic_activity gptkb:tourism
fishing
gptkbp:ecosystem supports mangroves
supports coral reefs
supports seagrass beds
gptkbp:environmental_concerns pollution
overfishing
coral reef health
gptkbp:fishing_regulations subject to local laws
managed by Bahamian government
gptkbp:geography flat topography
surrounded by deeper waters
gptkbp:geological_features carbonate platform
gptkbp:historical_significance gptkb:trade_routes
site of shipwrecks
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Great Bahama Bank
gptkbp:is_connected_to gptkb:Florida_Straits
gptkb:Nassau_Sound
gptkbp:located_in gptkb:Bahamas
gptkbp:navigation_system important for shipping routes
used by recreational boaters
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Caribbean_Sea
gptkbp:research_importance marine biology studies
climate change impact studies
oceanography research
gptkbp:significance important for marine biodiversity
gptkbp:surrounding_area gptkb:Bimini_Islands
gptkb:Andros_Island
gptkb:Grand_Bahama_Island
gptkbp:tourism_impact contributes to local economy
promotes conservation awareness
creates jobs in tourism sector
gptkbp:tourist_attraction boating
snorkeling
scuba diving
fishing charters
gptkbp:type shallow bank
gptkbp:water_quality varies with seasons
affected by runoff
important for marine life health
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Devil's_Eye
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5