What is the animal and plant life in Tristan da Cunha?

What is the animal and plant life in Tristan da Cunha?

Its isolated location means that Tristan has a unique fauna and flora. It is a globally important breeding ground for seals and seabirds, including Rockhopper Penguins and Albatrosses.

Is there inbreeding on Tristan da Cunha?

Tristan is only a young island, first inhabited in 1810. We are descendents from many different nationalities. Although our community is small, which gives those who don’t know us the impression we are inbred, even comedians like Billy Connelly have joked about it, we have many records of our family tree.

What is unique about Tristan da Cunha?

Tristan da Cunha is a hotspot volcano that last erupted in 1961 and 1962. At that time the population was evacuated and transported to England. The highest point of the island is a volcano called “Queen Mary’s Peak” with an elevation of 2062 meters. The main industry of Tristan da Cunha is fishing and farming.

Does Tristan da Cunha have fresh water?

Tristan da Cunha’s Settlement site was ideal as a strong stream of pure fresh water known as the Big Watron (thought to be a corruption of ‘Watering’) rose from a spring at the base of the cliffs, flowed north down the slopes of the Settlement Plain and then cascaded down the low cliffs to the sea.

Are there penguins in Tristan da Cunha?

Penguins. Penguins are southern ocean birds with only one species north of the equator. Five species have been recorded in Tristan da Cunha.

Can I live in Tristan da Cunha?

All of the residents live in Edinburgh of the Seven Seas, which means that only a small portion of Tristan da Cunha is inhabited. Cruises to Tristan da Cunha can temporarily increase the area’s population, but no one new is allowed to move to the island without the approval of every permanent resident.

Can you live on Tristan Cunha?

Immigration to Tristan is not possible unless you already have a family connection with the island. Even then, there are certain restrictions on residency. It is not possible to buy real estate or property on the islands.

What language do they speak in Tristan da Cunha?

English
Language English is spoken on Tristan da Cunha. There is a distinct local dialect with words derived from the many cultures (Scottish, English, St Helenian, South African, American, Dutch, Italian, and Irish of the original settlers and visitors).

Are there cars on Tristan da Cunha?

There is a paved road (the M1) from Edinburgh (aka The Settlement) to the Potato Patches, which are about 3 miles away. There are no vehicles for hire on Tristan; however, local transport is available to the Potato Patches.

Where are the Northern Rockhopper penguins?

Tristan da Cunha archipelago
Approximately 85 percent of the Northern Rockhopper Penguin’s global population is found in the South Atlantic Ocean and breeds at the Tristan da Cunha archipelago (in the British territory of Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha). The remaining 15 percent is found in the Indian Ocean on Amsterdam and St.

Can Brits move to St Helena?

St Helena Island welcomes long and short-term visitors. The Immigration Section manages all applications to enter St Helena as well as applications for permission to work for people who do not hold St Helenian status. Everyone arriving at St Helena is required to complete an Arrival Declaration form.

What is the climate in Tristan da Cunha?

Tristan has a cool temperate oceanic climate, with the Settlement experiencing no frosts although winter snow covers the Peak and can extend down to the Base. Summer temperatures rarely exceed 25 °C, with an annual mean of 15.1°C.

Where can I find wildlife data for Tristan da Cunha?

We highly recommend the ‘Field Guide to the Animals and Plants of Tristan da Cunha and Gough Island’ edited by Peter Ryan which is the primary source for wildlife data on www.tristandc.com. See the Bookshop for details.

How far away are the islands from Tristan da Cunha?

Gough Island, which is 230 miles away from Tristan da Cunha, has a meteorological station and is otherwise, like the other islands, a haven for the wildlife. Inaccessible Island is 20 miles away, Nightingale Island is 12 miles away, and Middle Island and Stoltenhoff Island lie very close to Nightingale Island.

What does the Tristan da Cunha government do to protect the environment?

The Tristan da Cunha Government, through its Natural Resources Department, works in partnership with UK conservation organisations (e.g. RSPB and UK Overseas Territories Conservation Forum). Individual projects have been funded by the UK Government’s Darwin Initiative and Overseas Territories Environment Programme.

What is Tristan da Cunha famous for?

Wild Tristan da Cunha. Its isolated location means that Tristan has a unique fauna and flora. It is a globally important breeding ground for seals and seabirds, including Rockhopper Penguins and Albatrosses.