Some estimates suggest the Arctic holds around 13 percent of the world's undiscovered oil reserves and almost a third of its gas. That means great economic potential for the five different countries which claim territorial rights - Canada, Denmark, Norway Russia and the US. However, oil prices need to be around $80 per barrel to make production viable and environmental concerns are also expected to impact on drilling prospects. Al Jazeera's Erica Wood reports.
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