Goudier Island, Research islet in Port Lockroy Harbour, Antarctica
Goudier Island is a low-lying rocky islet in Port Lockroy Harbour, situated about 100 yards (91 meters) from neighboring Jougla Point. The terrain features polished rock surfaces and houses the buildings of the historic research station Base A.
The island was established in 1944 during Operation Tabarin, marking the start of British research in this Antarctic region. Base A then remained an active outpost for scientific work throughout the following decades.
Base A operates as a museum today, displaying equipment and tools from the era of British research operations. The facility shows how scientists worked and lived in this remote Antarctic location.
Access to the island follows strict protocols limiting occupancy to 35 people inside Base A at any time to protect the structures. Visitors should prepare for extreme weather and challenging terrain when approaching the site.
The island hosts roughly 800 breeding pairs of Gentoo penguins that live alongside seals and other Antarctic birds. This concentration of wildlife makes the small islet a remarkable place for observing local animals.
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