• Marginal sea of the North Atlantic Ocean.
  • Gateway between the North Atlantic and the Arctic.
  • Border countries like Norway, Iceland, and Denmark
  • Connects the North Atlantic with the Arctic Ocean
  • The deepest point is  Molloy Deep (~5,550 m).
  • Ocean Currents in the Region
    • Norwegian Atlantic Current (Warm):
      • Extension of the North Atlantic Drift.
      • Brings warm saline water northward.
    • East Greenland Current (Cold):
      • Carries cold Arctic water and sea ice southward.
  • Major resources in the region are fish, oil, and natural gas.

 

Source: The Hindu