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Part of Antarctica named after former BBC science correspondent
A stretch of water in the west of the continent is now called the Amos Channel after the ex-BBC journalist.
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The Amos Channel sits between Rothschild Island (bottom centre) and Alexander Island, which is the larger landmass to the right
A stretch of water between Rothschild Island and Alexander Island in the west of the White Continent is now called the Amos Channel.
Amos was given the honour for his "exceptional and influential role in bringing Antarctic research to the forefront of public understanding" during his 38-year career at BBC News, the naming committee said.
"I've written about it so often, but always from my desk - this is quite the incentive to go and visit.