Edmonson Point is a rounded, largely ice-free point lying below Mount Melbourne along the west side of Wood Bay , Victoria Land , Antarctica . It was mapped by the United States Geological Survey from surveys and from US Navy air photographs, 1955–63, and was named by the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names for Larry Edmonson, a satellite geodesy scientist at McMurdo Station , winter party 1966.
3-501: The point has been designated an Antarctic Specially Protected Area (ASPA 165) because of its terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems . The volcanic lithology and substrates are nutrient-enriched by colonies of Adélie penguins and south polar skuas . The site contains a diverse range of freshwater habitats supporting algae , cyanobacteria and bryophytes . Terrestrial vegetation includes epilithic lichen and moss communities . Invertebrates are abundant. Weddell seals breed on
6-473: Is an area on the continent of Antarctica , or on nearby islands, which is protected by scientists and several different international bodies. The protected areas were established in 1961 under the Antarctic Treaty System , which governs all the land and water south of 60 latitude and protects against human development. A permit is required for entry into any ASPA site. The ASPA sites are protected by
9-514: The adjacent sea ice . A 550 ha site at the point has been designated an Important Bird Area (IBA) by BirdLife International because it supports a substantial breeding colony of south polar skuas . 74°20′S 165°8′E / 74.333°S 165.133°E / -74.333; 165.133 This Borchgrevink Coast location article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Antarctic Specially Protected Area An Antarctic Specially Protected Area ( ASPA )
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