Severny Bay

Severny Bay lies at the northern end of Sakhalin, facing the cold waters of the Sea of Okhotsk. Nearby, the Sakhalin Gulf separates the island from the mainland and leads south towards the Amur estuary. Ice closes these waters for much of the cold season, and winds can bring drifting ice into the gulf long after winter. This exposed shore stands at the meeting of island, mainland and open sea.