The North Atlantic Ocean is a vast body of water that spans across the northern hemisphere, bordered by North America, Europe, and Africa. There are several synonyms that can be used to describe this ocean, such as the Arctic Ocean or the Atlantic North. Other terms that are commonly used to reference this body of water include the North Atlantic, the Northern Atlantic, and the Atlantic Subarctic. Regardless of the term used to describe it, the North Atlantic Ocean is a key player in global climate patterns, as well as a major driver of international trade and commerce.