Sub-Antarctic plant house

摘要

In the great Southern Ocean, approximately 1,500 km southeast of Tasmania, lies a small island few people will ever have the opportunity to visit. Known as Macquarie Island, this relatively young landmass emerged approximately 600,000 years ago. It was formed as a piece of deep ocean crust was thrust above sea level by massive continental plate activity. With an average temperature of 4.8℃, almost incessant winds and moisture-laden air, Macquarie Island is a unique and very special flora and wildlife reserve.