Bellsund, Malbukta, Beluga Fishery, Whale Bones - Svalbard - 8

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Bellsund, Malbukta, Beluga Fishery, Whale Bones - Svalbard - 8


Today these bones and the nearby boats are designated as cultural remains and as such are protected and may not be touched or moved. There are the remains of about 550 whales here arranged in 5 loose piles.

77° 33.3' N, 15° 00' E

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Photo; © Paul Ward - These are pictures from a cruise around Svalbard inside the Arctic Circle in high summer.