With marine traffic growing, international shipping agency approves US-Russia plan for Bering Strait shipping lanes
The final proposal also sets up buffer zones around three sensitive Alaska islands.
May 26, 2018
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The Bering Strait, where vessel traffic is increasing as Arctic sea ice retreats, will have designated shipping lanes and island buffer zones to protect the marine environment and the people of the region.
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