Sea of Åland

The narrowest part on the northern edge of the basin is named the Southern Quark or South Kvarken (Swedish: Södra Kvarken, Finnish: Ahvenanrauma).

Many ferries moving between Finland and Sweden cross the Sea of Åland.

[2] The official English Language name of the sea area as defined by the Baltic Marine Environment Commission HELCOM, is "Åland Sea".

[3] The HELCOM nomenclature is also referenced by the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES).

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Boat race Postrodden between Grisslehamn and Eckerö 2022, with Rescue Svante G bottom left
Sea of Åland
The Sea of Åland, seen from Eckerö island