Uncharted reefs as well as violent Atlantic storms would have been enough to deter most sailors from venturing into these waters were it not for a big economic attraction, the humpback whale.
Tõenäoliselt poleks miski meelitanud enamikku meremehi Atlandi ookeani vetesse, kus asuvad kaardistamata korallrifid ja möllavad tormituuled, kui seal poleks olnud suurepärast tuluallikat küürvaala.