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.

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