Narwhal diving: where and when
A High Arctic species that forms summer coastal aggregations (Jun–Aug), such as off Baffin Island, before moving offshore into the winter pack ice. 1 known encounter site across 1 country: Canada. Best single site: Pond Inlet / Baffin Island, Canada — moderate reliability, peak jun-aug. No certification is required at the easiest sites — some are snorkel or freedive only.
- Sites
- 1
- IUCN status
- Least Concern
- Min. certification
- No certification
- Typical depth
- Varies by site
1 countries
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