Antarctica

Monday, January 19th 2026 - 12:59 UTC
South Georgia, Discovery Investigations: 100 Years Of Marine Science Stamp Release

Two-hundred and fifty years ago Captain James Cook landed at Possession Bay and took possession of South Georgia, in the name of King George III and his heirs.
Monday, December 29th 2025 - 10:36 UTC
Pumas shift to eating penguins along Argentine coast

A recent study published in Proceedings of the Royal Society B has documented an unprecedented ecological interaction in Argentina, where Pumas (Puma concolor) are hunting Magellanic penguins (Spheniscus magellanicus) along the Patagonian coast as a direct result of historical human intervention.
Thursday, December 18th 2025 - 19:25 UTC
Falklands and South Georgia stand out in WOAH “Devastating Biodiversity Loss” report on HPAI

The World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) has released a critical statement on the devastating impact of High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza (HPAI) on wildlife populations worldwide. The organization reports that the current panzootic is causing unprecedented ecological disruption and mortality rates across a rapidly expanding range of species.
Tuesday, December 9th 2025 - 22:25 UTC
Killer sea sponge in deep Antarctic waters traps and devours live species

A team from The Nippon Foundation’s Nekton Ocean Census worked with Schmidt Ocean Institute’s ship Falkor to reach far beneath Antarctic waters, where they found/discovered and recovered, with the help of a robot submarine, a raft of sea bed species
Sunday, December 7th 2025 - 18:27 UTC
South Georgia’s changing ocean currents affect the rich marine ecosystem

Scientists have uncovered how changing ocean currents in South Georgia's fjords could affect the survival of young mackerel icefish. The species is a key component of the island's rich marine ecosystem and is an important prey species for seals and penguins.
Saturday, December 6th 2025 - 09:45 UTC
South Georgia welcomes the UK/Oversea Territories’ biodiversity strategy

The Government of South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands, GSGSSI, welcomes the publication of the UK OT biodiversity strategy which reaffirms the commitment of the UK government to work with OT territory governments to conserve, protect, and restore biodiversity in the Overseas Territories and to champion the benefits of nature.
Wednesday, December 3rd 2025 - 09:53 UTC
Argentina launches 2025/26 Summer Antarctic Campaign

Argentina has formally commenced its 2025/26 Summer Antarctic Campaign (CAV), a massive, multi-faceted operation integrating logistics, scientific research, and infrastructure development in one of the planet’s most challenging environments.
Wednesday, December 3rd 2025 - 08:35 UTC
UK Antarctic Strategy to 2035, next decade Policy Paper

The strategy document sets out the UK's approach to the Antarctic over the next decade, It can be read at,UK Antarctic Strategy to 2035
Tuesday, December 2nd 2025 - 18:46 UTC
South Georgia Heritage Trust unveils Memorial to 175.000 whales, … and their fantastic resurgence

An artwork memorializing the impact of the whaling industry on marine life has been installed in South Georgia. The memorial by artist Michael Visocchiis, who was chosen through an international competition, is called Commensalis: The Spirit Tables of South Georgia. Once completed, the memorial will consist of seven circular tables made of weathered steel.
Monday, December 1st 2025 - 07:44 UTC
UK Overseas Territories’ wildlife hotspots to benefit under new strategy

For first time UK government and all our Overseas Territories unite behind a joint ambitious and actionable biodiversity strategy. This strategy is published as leaders from the UK Overseas Territories and UK Ministers gathered in London for the Joint Ministerial Council. UK’s Overseas Territories are home to 94% of the UK’s unique species and a quarter of the world’s penguins. In total over 1,800 endemic species live in the Overseas Territories.