Important Bird Area
The island has been identified as an Important Bird Area (IBA) by BirdLife International because it supports a breeding colony of about 11,000 pairs of Adélie Penguins, as well as smaller numbers of Chinstrap Penguins. The site is protected as a Restricted Area under ASMA 7.
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