Half Moon Island

Half Moon Island is a small, crescent-shaped island lying just 1.35km north of Livingston Island in McFarlane Strait. With a surface area of just 171 hectares, it has become one of the most visited sites in Antarctica due to its accessible terrain and abundant wildlife. The island hosts approximately 2,000 pairs of chinstrap penguins, 100 pairs of south polar skuas, Antarctic terns, kelp gulls, and various storm petrels. Weddell seals and Antarctic fur seals regularly haul out on the beaches, and whales are often spotted offshore. Argentina maintains the seasonal Cámara research station on the island. A 2km walking track allows visitors to observe wildlife while enjoying spectacular views of the Tangra Mountains on neighboring Livingston Island.