Macquarie Island

A new team is heading south to sub-Antarctic Macquarie Island, on the last resupply voyage of the #icebreaker Aurora Australis. On board is incoming station leader Finn Taylor, along with 18 other wintering #expeditioners. Finn says she can’t wait to experience the amazing #wildlife on their doorstep. “The island is the natural #environment, and it’s more like we’re the zoo. It’s very exciting.” 🐧 | Australian Antarctic Program

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Macquarie Island research station celebrates its 70th anniversary this week, as work gets underway to build a new station on the shores of the rugged Tasmanian outpost. The sub-Antarctic station was officially opened on 21 March 1948, with a team of 14 expeditioners staying for winter. Prior to the station’s establishment, Macquarie Island was home to sealing gangs who harvested skins, oil and blubber, until the Island was declared a sanctuary by the Tasmanian Government in 1919. Unfortunately t

Macquarie Island is a landscape transformed. Ten years after the island was declared free of rabbits, rats and mice, the vegetation is flourishing. 👏 🐧Scientists and managers are now building on the success of this conservation triumph, to ensure the future of the World Heritage listed island and its wildlife. Learn more: https://www.antarctica.gov.au/news/2024/macquarie-islands-astounding-recovery-ten-years-on-from-rats-mice-and-rabbits/ Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service | Australian Antarc

Macquarie Island research station in need of upgrades

Macquarie Island research station webcam – Australian Antarctic Program