Barents Sea 11 Giwa Regional Assessment
The Barents Sea is a unique Arctic marine ecosystem, characterised by
distinct bathymetry and bottom topography, a large oceanic shelf, an
extensive polar front, high productivity, and a high abundance and
diversity of flora and fauna. The majority of the Barents Sea drainage
basin is located in Russian territory, with small parts located in Norway
and Finland. As the meeting point between the Atlantic and the Arctic
Oceans, and Western Europe and Russia, the Barents Sea has attracted
significant attention from many politicians and researchers, who are
interested in its biological resources, its oil and gas reserves, as well as
the potential risks of radioactive pollution.
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