GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Barents Sea
The Barents Sea lies north of Norway and northwestern Russia. Its western Atlantic-water influence contrasts with colder and more seasonally ice-covered waters farther east and north.
Fast Facts
- Norway and Russia face its southern margin.
- Svalbard lies northwest and Novaya Zemlya east.
- The White Sea opens into its southeastern side.
Connected lessons
- Barents SeaMap, explanation and practice
Geographical connections
- Norwegian SeaRelated places
- White SeaRelated places
- Kara SeaRelated places