Kara Sea

The Kara Sea

The Kara Sea is a big part of the Arctic Ocean. It sits right above Siberia. It is named after the Kara River, which means “hummocked ice” in the Nenets language.

The Kara Sea is long and wide. It is covered in ice most of the year. People use it for fishing, and there are two main ports: Novy Port and Dikson.

Many islands sit in the Kara Sea. The biggest group is the Nordenskiöld Archipelago, which has over ninety islands. Other important islands are Bely Island, Dikson Island, and Taymyr Island.

The Great Arctic State Nature Reserve protects some islands in the Kara Sea. This helps keep the Arctic’s plants and animals safe. Nearby, Franz Josef Land and Severny Island are also protected.