The Antarctic Peninsula is the northernmost part of the mainland of Antarctica, and the only part of that continent that extends outside the Antarctic Circle. It extends from a line between Cape Adams (Weddell Sea) and a point on the mainland south of Eklund Islands.
The Antarctic Peninsula is important because research has revealed that the forces of climate change are having a great effect on the region. The remote polar position has resulted in the area being dotted with numerous research stations and multiple claims of sovereignty. The peninsula forms part of disputed and overlapping claims by Argentina, Britain and Chile. None of these claims have international recognition and the respective countries do not currently actively pursue enforcement.
- 19th January 09 : Paulet Island & Brown Bluff
- 20th January 09 : Deception Island - Whalers Bay
- 21th January 09 : Foyn Harbour & Wilhelmina Bay & Cuverville Island
- 22th January 09 : Paradise Harbour & Neko Harbour
