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To Really See Antarctica, Go Scuba Diving
On a dry-suit diving expedition, you’ll glimpse the true extent of Antarctica’s surprisingly abundant ecosystem—which sustains more than 9,000 marine species.

“Barrientos Island is a small, ice-free island in the Aitcho group on the west side of English Strait in the South Shetland Islands, Antarctica. Extending 1.71 by 0.54 km, surface area 65 hectares. The area was visited by early 19th century sealers. Barrientos Island is a popular tourist site…”