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Other objects on the shelves included reindeer scat and antlers as

well as whale bones, chiefly bones of the skull, like jaws and the
rostrum. Very white and weathered so probably had been there
for very long periods of time, even centuries. We were also walked

towards a 60’ cliff overlooking the sea but there was also a shelf
full of snow between the top where we stood and the ocean

which was a dull green and very cold looking.

Lecture on Arctic Wildlife

On coming back to the Endeavour, our Zodiac ride was quite
bumpy and rather exciting but getting back on the ship was not

difficult. We rested a short while and then went up to the Lounge
to hear Tom Smith’s lecture on Arctic wildlife. He has done
considerable scientific work with many of these creatures for the

Canadian government and with the Norwegians. He informed us
that the Harp Seals which were the objects of protest by Greenpeace