Why did commercial activities trade shift from focusing on mediterranean sea to the atlantic ocean in the 16th century ?

The population of Europe was growing again, after the ravage of the Black Death, and with the concentration of money derived from the reduction of the population, they were becoming more ambitious with explorations and ventures into the Atlantic sea. Sugar was also an important part, as it was a valuable good in the European market.

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