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Another option might be the black sand beach at Kvalrossbukta, where the remnants of a 17th-century Dutch whaling station and a large fulmar colony can be found. 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From immense glaciers to polar deserts, the landscape here is as varied as the wildlife. As we explore the fjords of the southwestern corner of this magical island, it won\u2019t take long for you to see firsthand why Spitsbergen is the \u201cwildlife capital of the Arctic.\u201d Some areas we hope to visit include Hornsund and Bellsund fjords and the Lillieh\u00f6\u00f6k Glacier. The possible landing sites at Hornsund, the island\u2019s most southerly fjord, have rich histories. En route to Isbjornhamna, a bay at the southern end, where we hope to explore the former science station, you may have the opportunity to discover old whale bones. You may spot Svalbard reindeer and colonies of delightful little auks. A 20 km long sound, Bellsund lured miners a century ago to its natural resources. Today, visitors come to Bourbanhamna and Calypsobyen to see historic mining and trapper sites and marvel at the magnificent vistas. 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