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THE VOYAGE OF THE VEGA. 
[chap. 
north side of Irkaipij a species of cormorant had settled in so 
large numbers that the cliff there might be called a true fowl- 
fell. A large number of seals were visible among the ice, and 
along with the cormorant a few other birds, principally phala- 
ropes. Fish were now seen only in exceedingly small numbers. 
ALOA FROM IRKAIPIJ. 
Laminaria solidungula (J. G. Ag.). 
Even in the summer, fishing here does not appear to be specially 
abundant, to judge from the fact that the Chukches had not 
collected any stock for the winter. We were offered, however, 
a salmon or two of small size. 
