Oven Bottom

Oven Bottom, also known as Westmorland Island, is a small, uninhabited island located in the South Atlantic Ocean. It is a part of the Falkland Islands, a British Overseas Territory, and is situated approximately 10 kilometers northeast of West Falkland.

The island is characterized by its rugged and rocky terrain, with steep cliffs and no vegetation. Its name, Oven Bottom, is derived from its shape, which resembles an inverted baking dish or oven. The island measures about 1.5 kilometers in length and 1 kilometer in width, with an area of around 1 square kilometer.

Due to its remote and inaccessible location, Oven Bottom has no permanent human population. However, it serves as an important breeding ground for a variety of seabirds, including rockhopper penguins, southern giant petrels, black-browed albatrosses, and Falkland skuas. These birds utilize the island's cliffs and rocky ledges to build nests and raise their young, taking advantage of the abundant marine resources in the surrounding waters.

Oven Bottom is also home to a diverse marine ecosystem, with several species of fish, crustaceans, and marine mammals found in the waters surrounding the island. It provides a vital habitat for marine life, contributing to the overall biodiversity of the Falkland Islands.

While Oven Bottom may not be a place that attracts human visitors, it plays a significant role in supporting the fragile ecosystems of the South Atlantic Ocean and is an important part of the Falkland Islands' natural heritage.