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Beaufort Sea

geographical name

Beau·​fort Sea ˈbō-fərt How to pronounce Beaufort Sea (audio)
sea comprising the part of the Arctic Ocean northeast of Alaska and northwest of Canada

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“Beaufort Sea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Beaufort%20Sea. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.

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