The Arctic Ocean Ecosystem
Despite the harsh weather and the ice cover, the Arctic Ocean is teeming with life. It has a complex but abundance ecosystem that supports large predators such as walruses, polar bears and whales. Find out about this unusual ecosystem and the plants and animals that live in and on the ice by clicking on the image at left.
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