The Agreement on Enhancing International Arctic Scientific Cooperation was adopted in May 2017, becoming the third international agreement negotiated under the auspices of the Arctic Council. This agreement tries to enhance international cooperation on Arctic scientific activities through, for example, facilitating access to designated research areas including the marine areas. As the Russian EEZ around the Bering Sea is also covered by the agreement, it can bring benefits for Japan and Japanese scientists with research interests in these waters.