South of Livingston Island lies Snow Island. Its eastern tip, President Head, is a classic South Shetland beach perfect for walks, famous for Elephant seal wallows and breeding Chinstrap penguins.
The name President Island origin is controversial, but apparently it was applied by the early sealers that came to this island in the 1820s. It is a classic South Shetland open beach with an extensive sandy/cobbly shore, with numerous Elephant seals wallows.
Weddell seals can often be found ashore, and many breeding bird species on site including
Chinstrap penguins, nesting Southern Giant petrels and Antarctic terns.
The northern part of the site is covered with mosses, lichens, Antarctic hairgrass and pearlwort, but the landing site offers a beautiful walk with incredible views.
About the Author
Luciana was born in Rosario (Argentina). She is a Biologist (PhD), environmental interpretar, diver and polar guide, interested in how human activities connect in natural ecosystems and its biodiversity. She has more than 15 years of experience in polar expedition cruising, and also worked for 3 years for the Program of Environmental Management and Tourism of the Argentinean Antarctic Direction, as a scientific assistant and environmental officer in antarctic scientific stations. Currently, her base is in Bariloche (Patagonia).
Luciana is our resident Biologist and Outreach Manager at The Polar Travel Company
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