What is another word for Beaufort Sea?
Pronunciation: [bˈə͡ʊfɔːt sˈiː] (IPA) 
The Beaufort Sea is a body of water located in the Arctic Ocean, situated north of Alaska and Canada, and east of the Chukchi Sea. There are several synonyms for this region, such as the Beaufort Sea Basin, the Beaufort Sea shelf, and the Beaufort Sea Coastal area. It is also known as Kuukpak, meaning "place of ice" in the language of the Inuvialuit people who have inhabited the area for thousands of years. The Beaufort Sea is home to unique marine wildlife, including polar bears, bowhead whales, and walruses, and is vital for the livelihoods of indigenous communities and commercial fishing industries. It is a significant contributor to the Arctic climate system and is essential for studying the region's environmental changes over time.
