Sea Lion Island

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Sea Lion Island (Spanish: Isla de los Leones Marinos) is one of the Falkland Islands, lying eight miles south east of Lafonia (East Falkland).

[edit] Population and history

There is a small settlement on the island and two airstrips. Historically, Sea Lion Island was a sheep farm and a base for slaughtering penguins to render for oil. There is also a memorial to HMS Sheffield on the island.

[edit] Wildlife

It is known for its wildlife, including southern sea lions, southern elephant seals, penguins, striated caracara and Antarctic skuas, and orcas offshore. Earthwatch, the worldwide organization that places volunteers in environmental studies around the world, has been tracking the habits of elephant seals at Sea Lion Island for years.


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