description Seno Almirantazgo Overview
Seno Almirantazgo is a large marine sound situated in the Tierra del Fuego archipelago of southern Chile. It cuts into the main island of Tierra del Fuego and receives the freshwater of the Azopardo River. Much of its eastern coastline borders the Karukinka Reserve, a protected area known for its subantarctic forests and wildlife. The remote sound provides vital habitat for elephant seals, sea lions, and various seabirds native to Patagonia.
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Where is Seno Almirantazgo?
Seno Almirantazgo is a major marine sound on the Chilean side of Tierra del Fuego. It extends roughly 80 kilometers inland from the Strait of Magellan region.
Which river flows into Seno Almirantazgo?
The Azopardo River drains from Lago Fagnano, also called Lago Kami, and empties into the sound. This makes Seno Almirantazgo part of a hydrological connection between the lake basin and the Strait of Magellan.
Which protected areas border Seno Almirantazgo?
Its shores are associated with Karukinka Reserve and the Alberto de Agostini and Yendegaia protected areas. The surrounding landscape combines forests, fjords, glaciers, and marine habitats.
Is Seno Almirantazgo protected?
Chile created a multiple-use coastal marine protected area for Seno Almirantazgo in 2018. The protected zone covers roughly 76,400 hectares and is important for southern elephant seals and other marine species.
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