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The Panama Canal is a 82-kilometer artificial waterway in Panama that connects the Caribbean Sea with the Pacific Ocean, revolutionizing maritime trade between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Constructed by the United States between 1904 and 1914, the canal has undergone several expansions, including the recent addition of a third, wider lane of locks. This iconic waterway has been a crucial conduit for international trade, with over 14,000 vessels passing through it every year, including ships from [[maersk-line|Maersk Line]] and [[carnival-corporation|Carnival Corporation]]. The canal's operation is managed by the [[panama-canal-authority|Panama Canal Authority]], which has implemented various initiatives to reduce the canal's environmental impact, in collaboration with organizations like the [[world-wildlife-fund|World Wildlife Fund]].