25 interesting facts about the Arctic Ocean

The inhabitants of the Arctic Ocean live longer than their relatives in warmer waters. Thus, the life expectancy of cod here can reach 20 years.

The Arctic Ocean washes the shores of 6 countries.

The diversity of life here is not as great as in warmer seas and oceans. However, local waters are by no means lifeless. In the Arctic Ocean, there are even jellyfish that reach a diameter of a couple of meters.

Due to the seasonal melting of ice, the salinity level water in the Arctic Ocean varies greatly in different months.

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