Prion Island

GPTKB entity

Statements (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:island
gptkbp:accessibility accessible by boat
gptkbp:area 1.5 square kilometers
gptkbp:biodiversity high levels of endemism
gptkbp:climate subpolar oceanic climate
gptkbp:climate_impact affects local wildlife
gptkbp:conducts_research_on biodiversity monitoring
gptkbp:conservation_efforts managed by the South Georgia Heritage Trust
gptkbp:conservation_status protected
gptkbp:coordinates 54° 17′ S, 36° 36′ W
gptkbp:cultural_significance part of whaling history
gptkbp:discovery_year 1775
gptkbp:ecosystem marine and terrestrial ecosystems
gptkbp:educational_value important for environmental education
gptkbp:elevation gptkb:100_meters
gptkbp:environmental_concerns climate change
gptkbp:famous_landmark seal colonies
albatross colonies
gptkbp:fauna rich in marine life
gptkbp:flora limited due to harsh conditions
gptkbp:geographical_feature rugged terrain
gptkbp:geological_formation volcanic origin
gptkbp:habitat breeding ground for seabirds
gptkbp:historical_event site of early 20th-century whaling activities
gptkbp:historical_records documented by explorers and scientists.
gptkbp:historical_significance whaling station site
gptkbp:historical_use used for scientific research
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Prion Island
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:South_Georgia
gptkbp:location gptkb:South_Georgia_and_the_South_Sandwich_Islands
gptkbp:major_city gptkb:Grytviken
gptkbp:marine_life diverse marine species
gptkbp:named_after Prion species of birds
gptkbp:notable_species gptkb:grey-headed_albatross
gptkb:wandering_albatross
Antarctic fur seal
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:South_Georgia
gptkbp:protected_area part of a larger conservation strategy
part of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands Marine Protected Area
gptkbp:recordings by Captain James Cook
gptkbp:region gptkb:British_Indian_Ocean_Territory
gptkbp:research ongoing studies on climate change effects
gptkbp:research_importance important for ecological studies
gptkbp:species tussock grass
gptkbp:surrounding_area gptkb:South_Georgia_Island
gptkb:Bird_Island
gptkbp:surrounding_body_of_water gptkb:Southern_Ocean
gptkbp:surrounding_nature remote and isolated
gptkbp:tourism limited due to conservation efforts
gptkbp:visitation limited to certain times of year
gptkbp:wildlife popular for birdwatching
enforced by local authorities
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:South_Georgia_and_the_South_Sandwich_Islands
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4