Sørgattet Explained

Sørgattet is a strait in Albert I Land at Spitsbergen, Svalbard. It runs between Reuschhalvøya and Danes Island, and forms the southern entrance to Smeerenburgfjorden.[1] [2] Moseøya in Sørgattet has a rich birdlife and is protected as a bird sanctuary.[3] [4]

References

79.652°N 10.9987°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sørgattet (Svalbard) . . 29 October 2013.
  2. Book: Arctic Pilot: Sailing directions Svalbard - Jan Mayen . 1988 . 7 . The Norwegian Hydrographic Service and The Norwegian Polar Institute . Stavanger . 82-90653-06-9 . 273 - 275 .
  3. Web site: Moseøya (Svalbard) . . 29 October 2013.
  4. Web site: Moseøya fuglereservat (Svalbard) . . 29 October 2013.

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