Kerguelen Islands
![The islands are named after French explorer [[Yves-Joseph de Kerguelen-Trémarec](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/9f/Yves_de_Kerguelen.jpg)
The main island, Grande Terre, is in area, about three-quarters of the size of Corsica, and is surrounded by a further 300 smaller islands and islets, forming an archipelago of . The climate is harsh and chilly with frequent high winds throughout the year. The surrounding seas are generally rough and they remain ice-free year-round. There are no indigenous inhabitants, but France maintains a permanent presence of 45 to 100 soldiers, scientists, engineers, and researchers. There are no airports on the islands, so all travel to and from the outside world is by ship. Provided by Wikipedia
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2by Lehnebach, Carlos A., Winkworth, Richard C., Becker, Matthias, Lockhart, Peter J., Hennion, FrançoiseContributors: “... ‘AntarctBiodiv’ led by F.H.) and the Universite de Rennes 1 also provided support.Work on the Iles Kerguelen...”
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3by Lehnebach, Carlos A., Winkworth, Richard C., Becker, Matthias, Lockhart, Peter J., Hennion, FrançoiseContributors: “... ‘AntarctBiodiv’ led by F.H.) and the Universite de Rennes 1 also provided support.Work on the Iles Kerguelen...”
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4by Lehnebach, Carlos A., Winkworth, Richard C., Becker, Matthias, Lockhart, Peter J., Hennion, FrançoiseContributors: “... ‘AntarctBiodiv’ led by F.H.) and the Universite de Rennes 1 also provided support.Work on the Iles Kerguelen...”
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5by Lehnebach, Carlos A., Winkworth, Richard C., Becker, Matthias, Lockhart, Peter J., Hennion, FrançoiseContributors: “... ‘AntarctBiodiv’ led by F.H.) and the Universite de Rennes 1 also provided support.Work on the Iles Kerguelen...”
Published in Journal of Biogeography (2017)
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