Gulf of Ob, Arctic bay in Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Russia.
The Gulf of Ob extends 800 kilometers northward between the Yamal and Gyda peninsulas, connecting the Ob River to the Kara Sea.
The water passage has functioned as a primary maritime route since ancient times, linking Siberian inland territories with Arctic Ocean navigation paths.
Indigenous communities of the Yamalo-Nenets region maintain traditional fishing practices in the gulf waters throughout different seasons.
The shallow depth of 10 to 12 meters across the gulf creates limitations for large vessels, requiring specific navigation scheduling and careful route planning.
Natural gas extraction operations in the gulf continue through winter using specialized terminals designed to withstand ice thickness exceeding two meters.
Location: Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug
Part of: Kara Sea
GPS coordinates: 68.83285,73.49202
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:51
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