Whale-watching offers in the harbour of Reykjavik, Iceland

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Whale-watching offers in the harbour of Reykjavik, Iceland

Whale-watching is a rapidly growing business in Iceland. The country is one of the best locations in Europe, where in total 23 different species of whales can be seen in the waters around. In 2011 nearly 130 thousand tourists went whale watching in Iceland.

Year: 2013

From album: Iceland's "Green Economy"

Photographer: Peter Prokosch

Tags: Iceland

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Whale-watching and fishing boats in the harbour of Reykjavik, Iceland

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Whale-watching offers in the harbour of Reykjavik, Iceland

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