Some orcas would follow their prey, herring, to the Norwegian coast in winter.
Skjervøy, the base for the trip, is at 70°N, north of the Arctic Circle. In the six days that I spent on the boat in or near Skjervøy, the daily daylight hours dramatically decreased from two and a half hours to zero. There would be no sunrise from my last day in Skjervøy for another 51 days. Most of our water activities would be conducted in twilight. I spotted the sun exactly once while at sea.
Nine guests, including myself, boarded the M/S Mårøy (pronounced “maw-ray“), our transportation and residence for the trip. I figured out my gear for cold weather snorkelling on the first night. Woollen underclothing plus socks would cover most of the body. Over this would go an additional onesie. I would put on a waterproof drysuit, which would trap an insulating pocket of air next to the body, over these. The holes in the drysuit, for my palms and head, had tight elastic bands to keep them sealed next to my skin. Finally, gloves and hoods would cover my palms and head.
On the first morning, the Mårøy set off from Skjervøy. The seascape and the skies were the most colourful that I had ever seen. From the horizon, the sky lit up in rainbow colours. Mountains rose around us, lit in a gentle glow. Someone spotted the first tall, black dorsal fin of an orca rising above the water, along with a spray of water as the animal exhaled. Soon enough, more orcas became visible. The Mårøy travellers kitted up and boarded the dinghy Gyda. We would sit on the Gyda facing each other inwards.
この記事は The Teenager Today の April 2023 版に掲載されています。
7 日間の Magzter GOLD 無料トライアルを開始して、何千もの厳選されたプレミアム ストーリー、8,500 以上の雑誌や新聞にアクセスしてください。
すでに購読者です ? サインイン
この記事は The Teenager Today の April 2023 版に掲載されています。
7 日間の Magzter GOLD 無料トライアルを開始して、何千もの厳選されたプレミアム ストーリー、8,500 以上の雑誌や新聞にアクセスしてください。
すでに購読者です? サインイン
Recognizing the Unsung Heroes
International Nurses Day marks the contributions that nurses make to society.
Mary Ann Alexander
Bangalore-based, ultratalented singer-songwriter and committed Gen Z icon, Mary Ann Alexander, is slowly but surely getting her music recognized all over the country and probably overseas as well.
Create A New TOMORROW
As I open my eyes to the gentle rays streaming into my room, I am excited.
Make up Your Career!
Preparing for a career as a makeup artist requires a combination of technical knowledge, hands-on experience, and interpersonal skills.
The Rise to Fame of YASHASVI JAISWAL
Fame is the very first part of his name and he has stood by it. Yashasvi Bhupendra Kumar Jaiswal has come to stay in international cricket and it seems to be on his very own terms.
Don't be a Bonsai Person
People in Japan are fond of keeping plants in their houses. As houses in Japan are relatively smaller, they have developed bonsai plants — miniatures of large plants.
WORKERS UNITE!
The Resilience of International Labour Day
He Battles Against Industrialists
Rohit Prajapati belonged to an affluent family. But the poor background of his mother’s family always moved him.
Sudha Murty
An Inspiration for Generations
Morning Walks
Spreading Joy and Positive Vibes as We Stride