Gough and Inaccessible Islands, located in the south Atlantic, is one of the least-disrupted island and marine ecosystems in the cool temperate zone. The spectacular cliffs of Gough and Inaccessible Islands, towering above the ocean, are free of introduced mammals and home to one of the world’s largest colonies of sea birds. Gough Island is home to two endemic species of land birds, the gallinule and the Gough rowettie, as well as to 12 endemic species of plants, while Inaccessible Island boasts two birds, eight plants and at least 10 invertebrates endemic to the island.
Inaccessible Island is a volcanic island, 31 km south-west of Tristan da Cunha. The harbour on Inaccessible Island allows access for only a few days of the year. Access must be granted by the local government office. Mostly desolate and inhospitable, the island has a few small, rocky beaches that host penguins and subantarctic fur seals. Along with Gough Island, Inaccessible Island is a protected wildlife reserve. Together they form the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Gough and Inaccessible Islands.
Unesco: Gough and Inaccessible Islands
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Date: May 15
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