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Which islands are located near the shores of the Sea of Okhotsk?

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Vertical physical map showing the seas of Japan and Okhotsk, highlighting underwater basins, trenches, and ridges, as well as the coastlines and boundaries of Russia, China, North Korea, South Korea, and Japan. Major cities, islands, and peninsulas such as Vladivostok, Tokyo, Hokkaido, Sakhalin, Kamchatka Peninsula, and the Kuril Islands are labeled. Water depths are indicated with color shading, and an inset locator map shows the region's position in East Asia.
Sea of Okhotsk

Several islands are located near the shores of the Sea of Okhotsk. These include:

  • Major Islands: The sea is bounded by the Kuril Islands to the east and southeast, Sakhalin Island to the southwest, and the northern coast of the Japanese island of Hokkaido to the south.1
  • Coastal Islands: Several smaller islands are situated close to the continental shore, including the Shantar, Zavyalov, Spafaryev, Yam, and Tyuleny islands.1
  • Open Sea: Ion Island is the only island located in the open sea rather than near the shore.1