Edmonson Point
ASPA
Antarctica (Victoria Land, Ross Sea)Designated in 19963 km²
A mixed Adélie and emperor penguin colony studied continuously since the nearby Italian Zucchelli base was set up in 1985
Area
3 km²
Designated in
1996
Region
Antarctica (Victoria Land, Ross Sea)
Protected since 2006, Edmonson Point holds a colony of Adélie penguin, studied practically without a break since the nearby Italian Mario Zucchelli base was set up in 1986-87, which has produced one of the longest and most detailed population data series on the Adélie penguin in the Ross Sea region.
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Edmonson Point: 8 documented species
Mammals3Birds5
Threatened:,
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Birdwatching
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