All About Of Elephant Island – What You Need To Know To Travel

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Elephant Island History

The early history of the island is that it was once part of land reserved for a monastery. The first historical record making mention to the island goes back to 1542 in Gómara’s “General History Of The Indies”, which states:In 1667,

Dutch explorer Abel Tasman landed on Elephant Island and named it Van Diemen’s Land (after his friend Jacob van der Meeren). He confirmed that the island was part of Tasmania, the Dutch name for their colony in Australia.The English explorer

James Cook sighted Van Diemen’s Land on his famous second voyage to New Zealand and again on a third expedition into the Pacific Ocean in 1773-1774 taking possession under license from King George III.Cook charted many points around Rodney Island as he passed through it and also inscribed them clearly with “BT” or “TV.”

Climate

The island has a mild climate and is the northernmost of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere with an annual average temperature of 14.7 °C (6–10 degree Fahrenheit below other locations at similar latitudes to this one).

However, temperatures do reach over 30 °C during an El Niño event which may last well into February during these warmer months because it receives more sunlight than many comparable regions around Tasmania;

“Flora” reports that the animals on the island are so well adapted to these high temperatures that they cannot become overheated , as does not occur in warmer climates.The coldest temperature ever recorded by an instrument was -1.4 °C (28 °F) at Fanning Island in 1979, which is a record lower than any other location of similar latitude or distance from the equator and has been topped only with Traill Point Station reporting −2

Culture

Van Diemen’s Land is not a political entity; it does, however, have its own postal code (2ZZ), and has an area of 2.6 km² (1.0 sq mi). Fanning Island may be the only island in Australia which rests on submerged underwater rocks or coral formations rather than bare rock as landmasses are constructed by continental drift or volcanic activity.Of Australian significance records this part of Tasmania with a population of 1,385 in the 2011 census.

Tourism is a major economic driver for this island; visitors typically view birds and marine wildlife such as fur seals and nesting penguins. A campground on the island was closed owing to concerns over overcrowding from inexperienced campers who ignored signs warning that camping can only take place at specific sites on Sunday or Friday afternoons . The islands were also witness to an incident where two people drowned

Tourism

The inhabited areas that humans can take part in are small and limited. There is a road on the eastern side of the island with its own car park, but no accommodation except for dormitory style places on Fanning Island National Camping Reserve operated by Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service

It was also named as one of 7 great places for whale watching in Australia (along with Hamilton Island, Hinchinbrook Bay). Fanning Island is off-limits to non residents and there are no local government facilities or services. It has a community radio station called IBIS FM covering the town of Wynyard,

Tasmania through transmitters on both Fanning islands connected via shortwave radio links (1 kW) from Woolnorth Australia in the north with 2 bedders here that have recently been renovated by Scitech Holidays – formerly Wima Wanderers Lodge.

Transport

Fanning Island is reached by road via Wyndham and Tasman Bridge. Tasmania Parks & Wildlife Service regard this island as an important part of their conservation service also operating an offshore marine take off point

Fanning Island Motu Marine Reserve at the end of Marble Head (quite a hike) has limited public access, but not through designated routes only on foot or kayak tracks in environmentally sensitive areas. Access to Moaning rock live coral reef reserve with a 1 km plank walk is not recommended (500 yds wide and 100 m deep) although fishing activity, barramundi, grouper and lobster can be found.

Cuisine

In August 2009 the official opening of a local produce shop and cafe called “Fanning Island Store” took place with an initial stock of Tasmanian made products.

In 2002 Fanning island was sighted off-course by rowers on the Yarra Loop Challenge, who were entertained with free food at Moaning Rock Resort. A brief talk from researchers from Australia National University’s Marine Science Centre at Wollongong NSW was followed by geologist talking about ancient ocean crust and its degradation.

In 2013, a joint University of Two Huskies (Greg & Carol Hanna) had done research on the island since 2004 with their traditional boathouse in progress for almost 9 years including seaweed culture experiments such as Isolate Julisca erucaplastidans isolate D2187 at Fanning Island off-shore Tasmania’s north west corner thousands to later transfer back onto land vertically over dryland.

Wildlife

Fanning Island is solely a breeding location for Franklin’s Gull; it was named after James Sheridan Fanning who stayed on the island during his imprisonment at Port Arthur Penitentiary (near Hobart) in 1836. The bird has since become extinct.In April 2014 Robson Martin, meteorologist and hurricane forecaster with ABC RN reported strong winds of over wind speeds up to 93 knots combined with waves collapsing into normal class 3 sw ells.

In January 2017, Scott Howard (Adrian Bailey) and Lisa Kezie of the Australian Maritime College were able to spend 10 days on Fanning Island as part of their coursework learning how to crew a ship in an emergency.

Conclusion

The island is not only a breeding area for the Franklin’s Gull and it has value to mainland Australia’s security. The small single lane causeway crossing, starting at an abandoned lighthouse that no longer functions over shallow muddy shallows with extensive marine life, such as soft corals provide bi-directional movement of wildlife assets into continental Tasmania and vice versa between Bass Strait islands; these are ecological links worth protecting as part of our natural heritage , biodiversity and national security.

FAQs

1.Does Anybody Live On Elephant Island?

Ans: No. The island was uninhabited and declared a nature reserve in 1996 but no human settlement has ever occurred on the island as far back as records go, which can be traced to respect for this natural habitat.

2.Why Is There Stinging Jellyfish At Elephant Island?

Ans: The World Heritage Committee added Elephant Islet Biosphere Reserve to UNESCO’s list of biotopes (categories) based on the uniqueness of spectacular flora and fauna community that developed under very high degree of protection, despite sea environment that is extremely rich diversity and abundant life.

3.What Is Elephant Island Famous For?

Ans: The “Elephant Islet” was named due to the presence of a large number of elephant seals (Phocidae) in 1850 who, at the time were overpopulated and needed controlled migrations into new areas where food would be abundant. As one seal ascends or descends, holes might appear under their bellies for passing stomach gases that blow outwards to help themselves ascend. The alternate disappearing act is quite spectacular as they dive all.

4.Which Country Owns Elephant Island?

Ans: Australia does. Before being granted to Australia, British sea captain Lieutenant Thomas Parnell stranded on the island in a whale ship research expedition from 1860-1863 and was rescued by sealers who gave him hospitality; he knew the area well as a former navigator for whalers. He returned with scientific adviser Dr George Shaw Arbuthnot, current governor of Mauritius (then called St Catherines) who suggested establishing an Australian claim.