Details About Half Moon Island

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This island is located on the South Shetland Islands, tucked into Moon Bay of eastern Livingston Island. It is one of the most beautiful sites in the South Shetlands. The 2-km long island is crescent-shaped and home to approximately 3,300 breeding pairs of chinstrap penguins. Whales may be seen off shore against a stunning back drop of surrounding mountains.

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