GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
East Siberian Sea
The East Siberian Sea occupies the Arctic shelf north of northeastern Siberia between the Laptev and Chukchi regions. It connects coastal rivers, tundra shores and seasonal ice.
Fast Facts
- The New Siberian Islands lie toward its western boundary.
- Wrangel Island marks the transition toward the Chukchi side.
- The Indigirka and Kolyma drain into this Arctic coastal region.
Connected lessons
- East Siberian SeaMap, explanation and practice
Geographical connections
- Laptev SeaRelated places
- Chukchi SeaRelated places
- Bering StraitRelated places