Dream Island facts for kids
 Dream Island
Location in Antarctica
Location in Antarctica
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Antarctica |
| Coordinates | 64°44′S 64°14′W / 64.733°S 64.233°W |
| Archipelago | Palmer Archipelago |
| Administration | |
| Administered under the Antarctic Treaty System | |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
| Additional information | |
| ASMA 7 Restricted Area | |
Dream Island is a small piece of land located in Antarctica. It's about 0.7 kilometers (less than half a mile) south-east of Cape Monaco. This island is found off the south-west coast of Anvers Island, within Wylie Bay. It is part of the Palmer Archipelago.
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Dream Island: A Special Place in Antarctica
Dream Island was first explored and mapped by a British team in 1956-1957. They gave it its name because of its beautiful natural features. In the summer, you can find a small waterfall here. There are also green patches of moss and grass. The island even has a cave. It's a truly special place in the icy landscape of Antarctica. Dream Island is about 10 kilometers (6 miles) north-west of the United States' Palmer Station.
Home to Amazing Birds
Dream Island is very important for wildlife. BirdLife International has named it an Important Bird Area (IBA). This means it's a key spot for many birds.
What is an Important Bird Area?
An Important Bird Area, or IBA, is a place that is recognized as being very important for bird populations. These areas are chosen because they support large numbers of birds. They might be home to rare birds or places where many birds come to breed.
Protecting Dream Island
Dream Island is home to a huge group of Adélie penguins. About 11,000 pairs of these penguins live and raise their chicks here. You can also find smaller groups of chinstrap penguins on the island. Because of these important bird colonies, Dream Island is a protected area. It is part of a "Restricted Area" under something called ASMA 7. This special protection helps keep the island safe for the penguins and other wildlife. ASMA 7 covers Southwest Anvers Island and the Palmer Basin.
See also
- In Spanish: Isla Dream para niños
