Elephant Rocks

Elephant Rocks

The Elephant Rocks in Antarctica are a group of three prominent rocks connected by shoals, located between Torgersen Island and the northwest entrance to Arthur Harbor, off the southwest coast of Anvers Island. The Elephant Rocks are located at coord|64|46|S|64|05|W|. The Elephant Rock's name became established locally among United States Antarctic Research Program (UdARP) personnel at nearby Palmer Station in about 1971, as these rocks provide a favorite habitat for elephant seals.

See also

* List of antarctic and sub-antarctic islands


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