We sailed through the Seven Islands towards Isflakbukta on Phippsøya, the ocean was glossy calm and there were light winds. We were met by several groups of walrus in the water as we made our way further north.
We had lunch while at anchor and started getting ready for the afternoon excursion. We got into the suits and off we went towards Skrikholmane where there were at least 50 odd walrus hauled out on the low lying islets.
After cruising in the slow swell we arrived at the islands. The animals were of every size and age, seemingly a female group. There were young of varying ages without any tusks. The light was beautiful and made the walrus glow in the sunlight. The mothers were lying at the water ’ s edge with their young and as elegant as only a walrus can be they went in and out of the water.
Text: Eva Molin Westerholm
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