GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Chukchi Sea
The Chukchi Sea lies north of Bering Strait between northeastern Russia and Alaska. It is an Arctic shelf sea that receives Pacific-origin water through the narrow strait.
Fast Facts
- Russia lies west and Alaska east.
- Bering Strait connects southward to the Pacific-connected Bering Sea.
- The Beaufort Sea lies east along the Alaskan Arctic coast.
Connected lessons
- Chukchi SeaMap, explanation and practice
- Pacific to Arctic through BeringGuided exploration
- Arctic coasts and the Pacific gatewayGuided exploration
Geographical connections
- East Siberian SeaRelated places
- Bering StraitRelated places
- Bering SeaRelated places
- AlaskaRelated places