Arctic Ocean

Arctic Ocean, the smallest ocean, c.5,400,000 sq mi (13,986,000 sq km), located entirely within the Arctic Circle and occupying the region around the North Pole.

Sections in this article:

• Introduction
• Exploration and Scientific Research
• Oceanography and Environment

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