Bering Strait, Marine passage between Alaska, United States and Chukotka, Russia.
The strait extends 82 kilometers wide at its narrowest point, connecting the Pacific Ocean to the Arctic Ocean through two channels divided by the Diomede Islands.
Danish explorer Vitus Bering navigated through these waters in 1728, leading to the naming of this strategic maritime route between North America and Asia.
The strait marks the location of Beringia, the ancient land bridge that enabled the first human migrations from Asia to North America during the last ice age.
The water depth reaches 90 meters, allowing substantial maritime traffic while supporting the movement of nutrient-rich waters from the Pacific to the Arctic region.
The International Date Line passes through the strait, creating a time difference of 23 hours between Little Diomede Island and Big Diomede Island.
Location: Alaska
Part of: Pacific Ocean, Arctic Ocean
GPS coordinates: 65.75000,-168.97694
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:46
Maritime straits are essential passages for navigation and global trade. These natural waterways between lands connect oceans and seas, allowing the movement of merchant ships and international maritime transport. From the English Channel to the Strait of Malacca, these passages are crucial for the maritime economy and commercial exchanges between continents.
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