Nature and Climate
The island's vegetation consists exclusively of moss and lichen which have adapted to the extreme Antarctic climate. The island has a very harsh climate with strong winds and freezing temperatures. The steady snowfall keeps vegetation to a minimum. The island is a breeding ground for a few aquatic birds, particularly southern fulmar, but also Wilson's storm-petrel and Arctic tern can be found nesting. Penguins, such as Adelie penguin and chinstrap penguin, visit the island infrequently. There are numerous seals, particularly crabeater seals, leopard seals and smaller numbers of southern elephant seals.
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