The Barent Sea Ecosystem
Introduction:
The Barents Sea is relatively shallow, with an average depth of 230 m. The oceanographic conditions are strongly affected by the variable inflow from the Norwegian Sea. Recent water temperatures have been the highest levels observed. Pollution levels in the sea are generally very low, but toxic substances, which are transported into the area by currents, are found to accumulate in some top predators such as birds and mammals.
Zooplankton production is high, but variable. A wide variety…
