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 Among them we found curious tiny orange spots that may be the start of lichen growth. (35x magnification) Follow these links for more plants and lichens. |
 There are abundant fossils on the beaches of Beechey's and Devon islands and other spots in the northern islands. Most common are coral reef specimens that are hundreds of millions of years old. Up on uplifted beaches (or terraces) are numerous relict shells. |
Plankton samples were filled with gastropods. Click the image for more specimens.
Continue sailing to:
Resolute Bay, Beechey Island, Maxwell Bay, Croker Bay, Dundas Harbour,
Baffin Bay, Cape York-Greenland, Arctic plants, Etah-Greenland,
Qaanaaq-Greenland, Sled dogs, Fort Conger, Coburg Island,
Alexandra Fjord-Skraeling Island, Radstock Bay belugas,
Return to Resolute
Plankton, Arctic Fossil Corals, Ice-breaking, Fjords, Sunsets
Alaska