The Bering Sea Beyond Cape Upright
Detailed Description
Cape Upright is located on the southeasternmost point of St. Matthew Island and is comprised of rocky tundra and towering cliffs that reach over 1,000 feet. The point was named by Captain James Cook on July 29, 1778. This view was observed while conducting McKay's Bunting and Rock Sandpiper distance-sampling surveys on St. Matthew Island.
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.
Photo taken by Laura McDuffie, U.S. Geological Survey