Shantarskiye Bay
The Shantar Islands lie off the northwestern shore of the Sea of Okhotsk, near Uda and Tugur bays. Strong tides, fog and long-lasting ice shape the waters around the islands. Seals and whales frequent their coasts, while the channels between the islands connect the bays with the open sea. Russian surveyors explored the archipelago between 1711 and 1725.