As of today, out of season, returns ~September. Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.
Steeple Jason hosts a mega-colony of black-browed albatross (Thalassarche melanophris).
Tens to hundreds of thousands of breeding pairs nest on cliffs and tussac slopes across the Jason Islands, making this one of the most important single-site breeding concentrations for the species.
Visits are weather and permit dependent and usually occur as part of specialist wildlife cruises or licensed landings.
Where to see it
A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.
| Viewing spots |
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| Steeple Jason Landing (primary colony) |
| Offshore viewing - close approach by zodiac |
| + 1 more spot, with exact coordinates and timing, in the app → |
This is the short version
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