U.S. and Canada update agreement to protect rapidly changing Beaufort Sea
As sea ice retreats, the region is set to see more marine traffic — which comes with more pollution risks.
June 21, 2022
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Alaska and Canada share a portion of the Arctic Ocean known as the Beaufort Sea. With sea ice retreating, there is more opportunity for oil tankers, cargo ships, cruise ships and other vessels to pollute the area. The U.S. Coast Guard and its Canadian counterpart have long worked together to prevent such pollution or respond to it if it happens.
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