The Site features a dynamic sandy beach, and significant areas of shallow marine water, reefs to the south-east and sheltered marine lagoons to the north. It is a representative example of Falkland coastal wetland types, including beach, small lakes, shallow marine ecosystems and tussac islands. It supports a broad range of Falkland birds and plants, including the endemic Falkland steamer duck (Tachyeres brachypterus) and other endemic sub-species of waterfowl, as well as gentoo penguin (Pygoscelis papua) colonies. Among its plants is the endemic and globally endangered vanilla daisy (Erigeron incertus). Grazing by sheep has led to impoverishment of the native flora, and in some instances to erosion of the thin soils. At Bertha’s Beach pilot studies are being carried out on improving techniques for plant species introduction. The area has enormous potential for conservation education for military and civilian visitors.