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Benguela current

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Benguela current

Cold ocean current in the South Atlantic Ocean, moving northwards along the west coast of southern Africa and merging with the south equatorial current at a latitude of 15° S. Its rich plankton supports large, commercially exploited fish populations.



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It is estimated that with proper management, after stocks are given a chance to recover, the Benguela current could yield a sustainable annual catch of 3 million metric tons, equivalent to $3 billion, approximately half of which would be in Namibian waters.
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