What is the name of the sea near where Bering passed away?
Sea of Okhotsk
Bering Sea
Adriatic Sea
Black Sea
Answer
Bering Sea, located off the coast of Russia and Alaska, is named after the renowned Russian explorer Vitus Bering. Bering tragically passed away on the shores of Bering Island during his second voyage to the region in 1741, leaving a lasting impact on geographic exploration and forever linking his name to the sea that bears his name.
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