Edmonson Point

It was mapped by the United States Geological Survey from surveys and from US Navy air photographs, 1955–63, and was named by the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names for Larry Edmonson, a satellite geodesy scientist at McMurdo Station, winter party 1966.

[1] The point has been designated an Antarctic Specially Protected Area (ASPA 165) because of its terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems.

The volcanic lithology and substrates are nutrient-enriched by colonies of Adélie penguins and south polar skuas.

The site contains a diverse range of freshwater habitats supporting algae, cyanobacteria and bryophytes.

[2] A 550 ha site at the point has been designated an Important Bird Area (IBA) by BirdLife International because it supports a substantial breeding colony of south polar skuas.