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South Georgia, the applied fisheries research station at King Edward Point. It is 170km long and varies in width from 2km to 40km. King Edward Point lies at the entrance to King Edward Cove. The purpose built facilities include the accommodation building, Everson House and the James Cook Laboratory.

Surrounded by cold waters originating in Antarctica, South Georgia has a harsher climate. More than half of the island is covered by permanent ice. The Territory is of great importance for sub-Antarctic flora and fauna. Winter population of around 14 swells to twice that in summer. From October to March elephant seals, penguins and fur seals are on the beach.

Access is by boat or ship based helicopter. There are no medical facilities for visitors. All travel has inherent risks.

About 10,000 tourists every year visit Antarctica- the coldest place in the world. Only about 1,000 people live there throughout the freezing winters, however when the temperature can be as low as minus 90 Centigrade. The low temperatures in Antarctica are absolutely vital to the world’s ecosystem. As world temperatures rise and ice melts, sea levels rise and people all over the world will be affected more and more.

For example if you want to book a tour, you’ll be told about possible dangers. If you fall in the water, your brain will freeze in 90 seconds or you might be eaten by a seal. As soon as you reach Paulet Island, however, and you see the amazing sight of 100, 000 penguins, you’ll forget all about that.

The highest mountain in Antarctica is Vinson Massif. It’s 4, 877 metres high. Antarctica is a lovely place, there you can found an extremely new beautiful life.