Description
Newly-available, edition 3, revised. The seas and islands of the Siberian Arctic are a serious challenge to the navigator, but powerful icebreakers have opened the way to the Northeast Passage, a region which is home for a world-beating range of superb animals. Polar bears and walrus are common, some of the world's rarest birds are everyday sightings, some of the seabirds breed here in uncountable numbers. The islands are largely unexplored and scenically magnificent, a magnet for expedition vessels and adventurous tourists. Icebreaker technology and retreating ice have opened the Russian Arctic to a potential increase of maritime traffic between the Atlantic and Pacific. This is a region largely unexplored, with spectacular icescapes and glaciated islands rich in wildlife. There are great concentrations of seabirds, more polar bears, more walrus, than anywhere on the planet. There are landings where some of the rarest birds in the world are almost commonplace. A magnificent wilderness inviting adventurous travel.
Author: Tony Soper
Publisher: Venture Books
Published: 05/15/2020
Pages: 162
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.59lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.42d
ISBN13: 9780955380150
ISBN10: 0955380154
BISAC Categories:
- Travel | Canada
- Travel | Special Interest | Adventure
- Travel | Polar Regions
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