What defines the northern limit of the White Sea?
The International Hydrographic Organization defines the northern limit as a line joining Svyatoy Nos and Cape Kanin. This boundary marks where the southern inlet meets the Barents Sea to the north.
Questions about White Sea
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Which bay is the deepest section of the White Sea?
Kandalaksha Gulf lies in the western part and reaches 340 metres deep, making it the deepest section of the entire sea. It connects with the funnel-shaped opening via the narrow strait called Gorlo.
When does the White Sea freeze during winter months?
From October to April the sea freezes with ice thickness usually about 40 centimetres but reaching 150 centimetres in cold winters. Temperature reaches minus fifteen degrees Celsius over most of the sea in February while the northern part stays warmer at minus nine degrees.
Who established the first international seaport in Russia on the White Sea?
Ivan III of Russia marked the establishment of the first international seaport in Russia when his merchant fleet sailed to Denmark in 1492. The English explorer Richard Chancellor arrived in Kholmogory in 1553 to establish trade connections under Queen Mary's charter for the Muscovy Company.
How many species of marine mammals live within the waters of the White Sea?
Five species of marine mammals live within these waters including beluga whales which are a notable example. Larger whales such as rorquals and norther bottlenose have been considered as rare visitors to the waters though actual frequency remains unspecified.