Macquarie Is: science
Scientist monitoring the growth of Pleurophyllum hookeri on the plateau region of the island. Photo Ben
Macquarie Island is a breeding place for millions of seabirds, mostly penguins. The island is home for 25 bird species, including four penguin species. Seals, including the world's largest species, the elephant seal, also haul out on the beaches for breeding, so biological sciences are high on the program.
Other scientific programs undertaken on Macquarie Island include upper atmosphere physics, geoscience, medicine, meteorology and climate change studies.
The following links provide information on science programs undertaken at Macquarie Island.
This page was last modified on
June 29, 2011.
