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Abraham Arnaqaq sets a net along a crack in the ice to catch seal. He anchors the net by tying it to a block of ice over which he pours sea water to freeze it solidly in place. A brilliant yet simple ancient technique. (temp: -40degC)

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Abraham Arnaqaq sets a net along a crack in the ice to catch seal. He anchors the net by tying it to a block of ice over which he pours sea water to freeze it solidly in place. A brilliant yet simple ancient technique. (temp: -40degC)

 

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