Fildes Peninsula
ASMA 1
Antarctica (South Shetland Islands, King George Island)Designated in 199626 km²
One of the greatest concentrations of permanent research stations from several countries in the whole of Antarctica, with a working airport
Area
26 km²
Designated in
1996
Region
Antarctica (South Shetland Islands, King George Island)
Designated an Antarctic Specially Managed Area (ASMA) in 1996, the Fildes Peninsula holds one of the highest densities of permanent research stations of multiple countries anywhere in Antarctica — Chile, Russia, China, Uruguay and others — in a relatively small area, as well as one of the few paved-runway airports on the whole continent, which makes it a key logistical gateway for scientific and tourist expeditions to the Antarctic Peninsula.
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1 dive site within 300 km is also shown.
Fildes Peninsula: 13 documented species
Mammals4Birds7Fish2
Threatened:
Experiences in this park
Diving and snorkellingBirdwatching
Nearby dive sites
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120 km away
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