Sørgattet

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

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

Coordinates: 79°39′07″N 10°59′55″E / 79.6520°N 10.9987°E / 79.6520; 10.9987

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