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The map illustrates the complexity surrounding the future of the Arctic Ocean area in respect of access to resources based on the Arctic Council Arctic marine Shipping Assessment 2009 Report. This report emphasises that the regions where there are currently high concentrations of Arctic marine activity include the North Atlantic Ocean, the Barents Sea and along the coasts of northwest Russia. The increase in cruise ship activity sees an increased level of risk of accident as many of these ships are not built for Arctic waters. In addition it is argued that the conducting of more research activities in the central part of the Arctic Ocean may also constitute a risk. The major concern, however, concerns what is going to happen in the the coming decades as the sea ice retreats, opening the way for a significant potential increase in maritime activity. The map shows where these new activities are expected to take place and the sea routes that may become important in relation to these future activities in the region. (Megatrends p. 84)
(No 0835)
Original by H. Ahlenius, adapted by Jose Sterling
Grid-Arendal. Arctic Council. 2009. Arctic Marine Shipping Assessment 2009 Report. Original by H. Ahlenius. Shipping lines from ArcticData Portal.
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The complexity surrounding the future of the Arctic Ocean area, particularly in respect of access to resources.
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