The Arctic Ocean: A Vital and Vulnerable Ecosystem
The Arctic Ocean The Arctic Ocean, covering an extensive area of approximately 14,056,000 square kilometers (5,427,000 square miles), is the smallest and shallowest of the world’s oceans. Nestled around the North Pole, it is bordered by the landmasses of North America, Europe, and Asia, making it a unique environmental and geographical zone. This ocean plays…