Barents
Americannoun
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Noting that its waters are ice-free thanks to the Gulf Stream, the Norwegian consultancy Rystad Energy has, for example, suggested excluding the Barents Sea from the EU's definition of the Arctic.
From Barron's • Mar. 14, 2026
The military term refers to the maritime zone where the Barents Sea meets the Norwegian Sea.
From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026
One Whale had called for him to be transferred to the Barents Sea in northern Norway - a more natural habitat for belugas - which would reduce the risk of ship collisions.
From BBC • Sep. 4, 2024
Visiting locals from the Russian border town of Nikel faced the diplomat while residents from Kirkenes silently turned their back to him, according to the online outlet the Barents Observer.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 25, 2023
The Barents Sea in the Arctic Ocean and Tasmania in Australia are named after Dutch sea captains.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
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