Identification of development areas in a warming Arctic with respect to natural resources, transportation, protected areas, and geography

The results show the Barents Sea region has the most growth potential, followed by the Beaufort Sea and Kara Sea. The Barents Sea draws activities due to abundant natural resources, location in relation to the Northern Sea Route, geographical conditions, and existing infrastructure. The other areas have more limiting factors. Within the North Atlantic, the east and west Coasts of Greenland have the most opportunities, especially in terms of oil/gas extraction and future fishing grounds, but they are vulnerable to ecological change and pollution.