Lobster in Bohuslän The lobster premiere takes place on the first Monday after the 20th September. And fishing for lobster is then allowed until the 30th April. The species of lobster, a crustacean, first appeared about 300 million years ago. At about the same time as the dinosaurs. Lobsters are probably right-handed, i.e. their right claw is stronger and much more developed than the left. With its right claw, the lobster crushes clams, crabs and sea-urchins that make up its main diet. Lobsters sometimes even eat members of their own species. The lobster’s shell contains a number of colour pigments, two of which are blue and red. The shell is black before cooking, when it gets its tempting red colour. The odd lobster gets the chance to celebrate its fiftieth birthday. The growth rate varies and a portion-sized lobster can be anything from three to ten years old. For more information, visit www.sha.nu

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Kayakers and canoeists

Kayaking

A beautiful way to experience the archipelago is to silently glide along in a sea kayak. Among the small islands you can see sea birds, seals and the unique scenery of this part of Bohuslän.

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Dalsland - a mecca for kayakers and canoeists

Probably more than anything else, Dalsland is known as a mecca for kayakers and canoeists. As a service to them and to the landowners who make their land available, a large number of campsites have been established throughout the lake system

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Events in West Sweden 2009 Suecia ofrece escapadas sin punto de comparación para 2009. Fresh flicks at the 32nd Gothenburg International Film Festival Try Swedish eco-tourism at its finest with newly accredited nature tour: walking in West Sweden for £105 pp Pre-Christmas treats – Swedish weekend packages from £108 pp

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