File:Rare cloudless image of South Georgia (Copernicus).jpg

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On 4 October 2021, one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites acquired this rare cloud-free image of South Georgia in the southern Atlantic Ocean.

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English: On 4 October 2021, one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites acquired this rare cloud-free image of South Georgia in the southern Atlantic Ocean. Despite its proximity to Antarctica, South Georgia is a unique biodiversity hotspot, providing an ideal habitat for many species of seabirds and marine mammals. The entire maritime area around the islands has been protected since 2012 by one of the world's largest marine protected areas. In June 2021, the Government of South Georgia and the Sandwich Islands announced that it would also designate the island itself as a protected area to preserve it for future generations. Data from Copernicus missions and services are a powerful tool to support the monitoring of habitats that host biodiversity hotspots.
Date Taken on 4 October 2021
Source Rare cloudless image of South Georgia
Author European Union, Copernicus Sentinel-2 imagery

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Attribution: Contains modified Copernicus Sentinel data 2021

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