Melrakkaey
Sign in to saveMelrakkaey (; lit. Fox Island) is a small, uninhabited island located in the Grundarfjörður municipality in Western Iceland. The island has been declared a protected area. Consequently, entering the island without permission or hunting within a 2 km radius of the island is prohibited.
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Melrakkaey (; lit. Fox Island) is a small, uninhabited island located in the Grundarfjörður municipality in Western Iceland. The island has been declared a protected area. Consequently, entering the island without permission or hunting within a 2 km radius of the island is prohibited.
==History== Throughout its history, Melrakkaey has been used as a source of food by locals. The ocean surrounding the island provided fish and fishing outposts were built on the island, many bird species call the basalt cliffs of Melrakkaey home, providing a stable source of meat and eggs. Furthermore, the Island was used as a larder by locals.
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