Antarctica

Fri, 16 May 2025 08:36:00 GMT
Whaling 1950 statistics, 30.000 hunted in Antarctica, despite “poor season in South Georgia”
The reporting of fisheries statistics for illex and loligo and varieties of finfish in 2025 are considered perfectly standard, although sensitive, but almost a century ago the reporting of whaling statistics in Antarctica was t...

Mon, 12 May 2025 15:44:00 GMT
Life on South Georgia as a Government Officer, “the best decision of my life”
By Nadine Orme - As I walk to work this morning, I pause to allow a group of penguins the time to wander down the path in front of me. This may sound like a dream, but for me it is day to day reality, and it’s absolutely incr...

Mon, 12 May 2025 10:25:00 GMT
South Georgia, Expressions of Interest for the time charter of a UK-Flagged Fisheries Patrol Vessel
The Government of South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands (GSGSSI) is seeking expressions of interest for the Time Charter of a UK-flagged Fisheries Patrol Vessel (FPV).

Sat, 03 May 2025 08:39:00 GMT
Tourism tsunami in Antarctica, 125,000 visitors per season and growing
The massive inflow of tourism in Antarctica during the austral summer, almost 125,000 visitors per season, more than double the number five years ago, is becoming a growing concern for many NGOs and conservation organizations.

Fri, 02 May 2025 19:07:00 GMT
No injuries or damages reported as strong quake hits Strait of Magellan region
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake on the Richter scale struck the Drake Passage Friday, triggering a tsunami warning for Chile's Magallanes region and Antarctic Territory. Chile and neighboring Argentina carried out preventive evacuat...

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 06:21:00 GMT
Enhanced Marine Protected Area in South Georgia: No Take Zones expanded for krill and toothfish
The Government of South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands (GSGSSI) has announced that enhanced Marine Protection Area (MPA) measures officially come into force on 22nd Apri), following the signing of new legislation by Her...

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 06:13:00 GMT
Talks on discovery in Antarctica of the ozone hole 40 years ago at Royal Geographic Society
To commemorate the extraordinary moment the ozone hole was discovered in Antarctica 40 years ago, British Antarctic Survey (BAS) has teamed up with the Royal Geographical Society (RGS) in London to host a special series of talk...

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 05:58:00 GMT
IAATO Reaffirms Commitment to Antarctic Ambassadorship with Update to Bylaws
The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) has reaffirmed its dedication to fostering global stewardship for Antarctica through a key update to its bylaws, further solidifying Antarctic ambassadorship as...

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 17:53:00 GMT
Debbie’ first encounter with the Cruise industry, “the little Red Ship which also delivered mail to Falklands”
To commemorate its 40th anniversary, Seatrade Cruise Global News is inviting a cross section of executives working in the industry, from a wide range of sectors and geographies, to share insights on their first encounters with ...

Sat, 12 Apr 2025 10:45:00 GMT
South Georgia, new electronic permit system (EPS) for visitors next season
The Government of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands has announced that it will launch a new electronic permit system (EPS) for visitors to the Territories in advance of the next tourist season, replacing the current ...

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