Russia is poised to present the United Nations with the scientific arguments for extending the continental shelf in the Sea of Okhotsk.

Top executives of VTB Leasing including female deputy director 'all safe' after jumping into sea from stricken aircraft. 

An expedition is underway to locate and analyse deposits of methane in  'underwater permafrost' in the seas of Okhotsk and Japan.

Cameras reveal the underwater life of the sea lions of Yam Island, off the Magadan coast.

The navigator, who served in the Navy of Peter the Great, gave his name to the Bering Strait, the Bering Sea, Bering Island, Bering Glacier and Bering Bridge.

After three weeks, the authorities are at a loss to explain what happened to eight out of nine members of the wrecked Amurskaya vessel.

The wreck of the Amurskaya freighter has been found by divers in around 24 metres of water, officials confirmed on Wednesday.

Fate of 13 still unknown as rescue efforts continue. 

Vessel 'holed by drifting ice', says regional Emergency Ministry source.