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New map of South Georgia by British Antarctic Survey unveiled
has re-produced a high-resolution updated map of the sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia. The island, situated at 37°W 54°10’S is a haven for wildlife, a centre for wildlife and fisheries ...
World's Largest Iceberg, Weighing Nearly 1 Trillion Tons, Runs Aground Near Sub-Antarctic Island
The A23a iceberg is twice the size of Greater London, and slightly smaller than the State of Rhode Island The world’s largest ...
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Megaherbs of the sub Antarctic islands
The sub Antarctic islands are famous for the sanctuary they offer breeding sea birds and marine mammals, but it isn’t just animals that find a refuge here; the islands are also home to unique ...
World’s largest iceberg runs aground before collision with sub-Antarctic island
The world’s largest and oldest iceberg, A23a, has come to a halt near South Georgia Island in the South Atlantic Ocean, ...
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Avian Influenza detected in mammals in Sub-Antarctica for the first time; DEFRA funds for FlluTrailMap
Leading APHA scientist Dr Marco Falchieri of the Influenza and Avian Virology team spent three weeks in the sub Antarctic region visiting the affected islands onboard Royal Navy vessel HMS Forth ...