Posts tagged: Macquarie Island

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Our Far South Voyage: Macquarie Island

You’d think it was Australia Day as we arrived at Macquarie Island just after midnight, this being Aussie territory. Ribbons of green light from a magnificent aurora lit up the starry sky. Auroras depend on solar flares from the sun … Continue reading →

February 21, 2012
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Macquarie Island pest eradication project begins

An agreement by the Australian and Tasmanian Governments to fund the eradication of rodents and rabbits on Macquarie Island was a large win for WWF-Australia in 2007. WWF-Australia campaigned heavily to protect Macquarie Island and it is great to see … Continue reading →

June 01, 2010
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