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Cuidado y preservación en la Antártida: así son los paisajes asombrosos desde la bahía sur
El Buque ARC Simón Bolívar continúa su expedición antártica navegando por el estrecho de Gerlache rumbo a Bahía Fildes, donde realizará nuevas actividades científicas tras 56 días de travesía por el continente blanco. La misión colombiana ha permitido documentar la fauna local y fortalecer la cooperación internacional en el marco del Tratado Antártico.
TL;DR
- The ARC Simón Bolívar is on an Antarctic expedition, heading to Fildes Bay.
- The expedition has lasted 56 days and aims to document local fauna and foster international cooperation.
- A helicopter survey provided logistical support, including transporting equipment for a meteorological station.
- The crew participated in a census of Papua penguins at the Chilean Presidente Gabriel González Videla base.
- Approximately 5,200 adult penguins were counted, excluding recent hatchlings.
- The Chilean base supports scientific activity and acts as a logistical hub for researchers.
- Future activities include oceanographic stations and visits to scientific bases.