White Sea

The White Sea is an inlet of the Arctic Ocean in northwestern Russia, bordered by Karelia, the Kola Peninsula, and Arkhangelsk region.

Arctic Ocean: The smallest and shallowest of the world's five major oceans, surrounding the Arctic region. The White Sea is a marginal sea connected to this ocean.
Barents Sea: A marginal sea of the Arctic Ocean north of Norway and northwestern Russia. Ocean water reaches the White Sea through its connection with the Barents Sea.
Solovetsky Islands: An archipelago in the White Sea known for its monastery and former Soviet labor camp. The islands are a major historical and cultural destination within the sea.
Kandalaksha Bay: A deep northeastern arm of the White Sea, extending between Karelia and the Kola Peninsula. Its fjord-like coastline contrasts with the sea's broad southern bays.
Kola Peninsula: A peninsula in northwestern Russia between the Barents and White seas. Its eastern shore helps bound the White Sea.
Tide: The periodic rise and fall of sea level caused mainly by the gravitational pull of the Moon and Sun. Tidal motion drives strong currents through the White Sea's narrow passage and bays.
White Sea herring: A small herring population inhabiting the White Sea and supporting regional fisheries. Its seasonal fishery is one of the sea's longstanding local uses.
Onega Bay: A large southern bay of the White Sea, receiving the Onega River. It is a major southern embayment and river-estuary system.
Karelia: A region divided between northwestern Russia and eastern Finland, including the Republic of Karelia. Karelia borders the White Sea's western shores.
Sea ice: Frozen seawater that forms, grows, and melts on the ocean surface. Seasonal ice cover governs navigation and surface conditions across the White Sea.

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