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 Consider the following statements with reference to the Gulf of Guinea 1. The Gulf of Guinea is the northeastermost part of the tropical Atlantic Ocean. 2. Among the many rivers that drain into the Gulf of Guinea are the Niger and the Volta. Which of the above-given statements is/are correct?

 Consider the following statements with reference to the Gulf of Guinea 1. The Gulf of Guinea is the northeastermost part of the tropical Atlantic Ocean. 2. Among the many rivers that drain into the Gulf of Guinea are the Niger and the Volta. Which of the above-given statements is/are correct? Correct Answer Both 1 and 2

The correct answer is Both 1 and 2.

  • The Gulf of Guinea is the northeasternmost part of the tropical Atlantic Ocean from Cape Lopez in Gabon, north, and west to Cape Palmas in Liberia. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
  • Among the many rivers that drain into the Gulf of Guinea are the Niger and the Volta. Hence, statement 2 is correct.

Key Points

  • Gulf of Guinea:
    • The intersection of the Equator and Prime Meridian (zero degrees latitude and longitude) is in the gulf.
    • The warm tropical water of the Gulf of Guinea is of relatively low salinity because of river effluents and high rainfall along the coast.
    • The only active volcanic region is the island arc aligned with Mount Cameroon on the coast of the Cameroon Republic.
    • The entire northern coast of the gulf is washed by the eastward flow of the Guinea Current.
    • The variety of the marine flora and fauna of the Gulf of Guinea is limited when compared with that of the western tropical Atlantic and, especially, with the Indo-Pacific biogeographic realm.

Additional Information

  • According to the Annual Piracy Report released by International Maritime Bureau (IMB), West Africa’s Gulf of Guinea has become the world’s most pirate-infested sea in 2018, with 72 attacks on vessels between Ivory Coast and Cameroon up from 28 in 2014, this year so far it has recorded 30. 
  • About International Maritime Bureau (IMB):
    • It is a non-profit making organization and specialized department of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC).
    • It was established in 1981 to act as a focal point in the fight against all types of maritime crime and malpractice.
    • It is endorsed by the UN's International Maritime Organisation (IMO).
    • It has observer status with Interpol and MOU with the World Customs Organization (WCO).
    • Its responsibilities lie in fighting crimes related to maritime trade and transportation, particularly piracy and commercial fraud, and in protecting the crews of ocean-going vessels.

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