how deep is the bering sea

The Bering Sea has a varied depth profile. The shallow areas near the continental and insular shelves in the north and east generally have depths less than 500 feet. The deeper parts in the southwestern section form a deep basin with depths ranging from about 12,000 to 13,000 feet, divided into three basins: the Aleutian Basin, the Bowers Basin, and the Komandor Basin. The deepest point in the Bering Sea is located in the Bowers Basin at approximately 13,442 feet (4,097 meters). The Bering Strait, connecting the Bering Sea to the Arctic Ocean, is relatively shallow with an average depth of about 100 to 165 feet (30 to 50 meters) and a maximum depth around 90 meters (300 feet).