The 50th anniversary of the Gough Island scientific survey, 1955–1956

The Gough Island scientific survey (GISS) of 1955–1956 contributed greatly to knowledge of the natural history of that remote island in the south Atlantic. This note commemorates the expedition and provides information concerning it and its achievements. An outline is also given concerning the resea...

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Published in:Polar Record
Main Author: Holdgate, Martin W.
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Cambridge University Press (CUP) 2006
Subjects:
General Earth and Planetary Sciences
Ecology
Geography, Planning and Development
Gough
Polar Record
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0032247406215638
https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/S0032247406215638
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Summary:The Gough Island scientific survey (GISS) of 1955–1956 contributed greatly to knowledge of the natural history of that remote island in the south Atlantic. This note commemorates the expedition and provides information concerning it and its achievements. An outline is also given concerning the research that has since been undertaken on the island.

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