Overview: Economic activity is limited to the exploitation of natural resources, including crude oil, natural gas, fishing, and sealing.

NOTE: The information regarding Arctic Ocean on this page is re-published from the 1989 World Fact Book of the United States Central Intelligence Agency. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of Arctic Ocean Economy 1989 information contained here. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about Arctic Ocean Economy 1989 should be addressed to the CIA.