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Wildlife Area Attractions In Raufarhofn

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Raufarhöfn is a village located on the northeastern tip of the Melrakkaslétta peninsula in Iceland. At one point in time, this small village was home to largest export harbor in Iceland. In the forties and fifties, the Herring frenzy dominated the Icelandic economy and Raufarhöfn was an important place in that economic chain. But after the herring disappeared the effect was devastating for the village. This is the reason for the old and interesting factory buildings. The village is the site of a modern monument called the Arctic Henge which is aligned to the heavens and is inspired by the mythical world of the Eddic poem Völuspá . As of January 20...
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  • 1. Dolphin & Whale Watching Husavik
    Whale watching is the practice of observing whales and dolphins in their natural habitat. Whale watching is mostly a recreational activity , but it can also serve scientific and/or educational purposes. A study prepared for International Fund for Animal Welfare in 2009 estimated that 13 million people went whale watching globally in 2008. Whale watching generates $2.1 billion per annum in tourism revenue worldwide, employing around 13,000 workers. The size and rapid growth of the industry has led to complex and continuing debates with the whaling industry about the best use of whales as a natural resource.
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