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The '''Arctic Ocean''' (5.4 million square miles)<ref>The New American Desk Encyclopedia, Penguin Group, 1989</ref> is the smallest of the world's oceans; surrounds the [[North Pole]], and much of it is seasonally or permanently icebound. | The '''Arctic Ocean''' (5.4 million square miles)<ref>The New American Desk Encyclopedia, Penguin Group, 1989</ref> is the smallest of the world's oceans; surrounds the [[North Pole]], and much of it is seasonally or permanently icebound. | ||
| − | It is home to [[Polar Bear|polar bear]]s, [[walrus]] | + | It is home to [[Polar Bear|polar bear]]s, [[walrus]], [[beluga]]s, [[narwhal]]s, harp [[seal]]s, and various other Arctic wildlife. |
It is bordered by [[Norway]], [[Russia]], [[Alaska]], [[Canada]], and [[Greenland]].<ref>The New American Desk Encyclopedia, Penguin Group, 1989</ref> | It is bordered by [[Norway]], [[Russia]], [[Alaska]], [[Canada]], and [[Greenland]].<ref>The New American Desk Encyclopedia, Penguin Group, 1989</ref> | ||
Revision as of 22:17, February 20, 2009
The Arctic Ocean (5.4 million square miles)[1] is the smallest of the world's oceans; surrounds the North Pole, and much of it is seasonally or permanently icebound.
It is home to polar bears, walrus, belugas, narwhals, harp seals, and various other Arctic wildlife.
It is bordered by Norway, Russia, Alaska, Canada, and Greenland.[2]