Fun facts about Arctic Ocean
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The Arctic Ocean is the only ocean smaller than Russia.
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The Arctic Ocean is the smallest and shallowest of the world's five oceanic divisions. It spans an area of approximately 14,060,000 km2 (5,430,000 sq mi) and is the coldest of the world's oceans.
From the “Geography” section
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The first surface crossing of the Arctic Ocean was led by Wally Herbert in 1969 using a dog sled expedition.
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The Arctic Ocean is the smallest and shallowest of the world's five oceanic divisions. It spans an area of approximately 14,060,000 km2 (5,430,000 sq mi) and is the coldest of the world's oceans.
From the “History” section
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The Arctic Ocean has a uniquely complex system of water flow, resembling some hydrological features of the Mediterranean Sea.
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The Arctic Ocean is the smallest and shallowest of the world's five oceanic divisions. It spans an area of approximately 14,060,000 km2 (5,430,000 sq mi) and is the coldest of the world's oceans.
From the “Oceanography” section
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The Arctic region is warming twice as fast as the rest of the planet.
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The Arctic Ocean is the smallest and shallowest of the world's five oceanic divisions. It spans an area of approximately 14,060,000 km2 (5,430,000 sq mi) and is the coldest of the world's oceans.
From the “Climate” section
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Global warming has increased encounters between polar bears and humans, leading to a state of emergency in Novaya Zemlya in early 2019.
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The Arctic Ocean is the smallest and shallowest of the world's five oceanic divisions. It spans an area of approximately 14,060,000 km2 (5,430,000 sq mi) and is the coldest of the world's oceans.
From the “Environmental concerns” section
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