Parc marin interjuridictionnel Isla Pingüino, Marine protected area in Santa Cruz, Argentina.
The marine park spans 159,526 hectares along the Argentine Sea, featuring numerous islands and islets with diverse marine ecosystems and coastal formations.
The establishment of this marine protected area in 2012 marked a joint effort between national and provincial authorities to preserve the marine environments of Santa Cruz.
The former seal oil factory and naval lighthouse on the island stand as remnants of maritime activities that shaped the development of this coastal region.
Access to the marine park requires coordination through the management office in Puerto Deseado, which operates on weekdays from 8 AM to 3 PM.
The island hosts the only visitable colony of yellow-crowned penguins in South America, with these birds displaying characteristic yellow head feathers and red eyes.
Location: Santa Cruz
Inception: 2012
GPS coordinates: -47.90000,-65.71667
Latest update: March 9, 2025 12:46
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