Antarctica

• Thursday, July 31st 2025 - 22:34 UTC

  US State Department website advisories for travelers to Antarctica

  

  The U.S. State Department has renewed two of its website Travel Advisories for Antarctica reminding travelers to “increase basically” their situational awareness in the area containing some of the edgiest and most volatile conditions. The advice, revised on 28 July 2025, warns of the dangers of the continent’s harsh and unpredictable weather, which can change at short notice and scupper travel plans. The advisory also cites the region’s lack of emergency medical care that could further endanger visitors.

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• Thursday, July 31st 2025 - 21:26 UTC

  Transformed St Helena veteran vessel will be visiting Falklands in 2026/2027

  

  Falkland Islands residents, originally from the island of St. Helena, most probably during the next year, might see the revival of a vessel that for many decades was the only link with South Africa. However, this time refurbished, with different colors and as an exclusive boutique, at most 98 passengers, RMS St Helena, will be sailing the roaring forties and targeting Antarctica expeditions.

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• Saturday, July 26th 2025 - 10:38 UTC

  Chile to build first pier in Antarctica

  

  Chile is set to begin the construction on its first pier in Antarctica by the end of 2025, a strategic project with an investment exceeding US$52 million. This initiative aims to bolster Chile's infrastructure on the continent and reaffirm its Antarctic territorial claims.

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• Monday, July 21st 2025 - 08:23 UTC

  Uruguayan NGO releases Magellanic penguins back into the ocean

  

  The Uruguayan wildlife rescue group Socobioma released seven rehabilitated Magellanic penguins back into the sea from stop 1 on Mansa Beach in Punta del Este on Sunday, marking the end of a five-month process for the birds, which had arrived in February in poor condition. Over a hundred people witnessed the farewell.

• Saturday, July 19th 2025 - 11:11 UTC

  A year from Argos Georgia tragedy, MAIB releases interim report which cost 13 lives

  

  UK’s Marine Accident Investigation Branch, MAIB, released this week an interim report on the investigation of the foundering of the long liner Argos Georgia, approximately 190 nautical miles east of Port Stanley, Falkland Islands, with the loss of 13 lives, 22 July 2024.

• Wednesday, July 16th 2025 - 10:55 UTC

  Falklands, Argentine opposition demands information on alleged Argentina, UK, US, NATO understanding

  

  A recent article published by The Economist, and reproduced by MP, indicating a secret military dialogue between Argentina and UK, with the backing of the President Trump administration, which could lead to a softening of President Javier Milei’s Argentine claim over the Falkland/Malvinas Islands in exchange for NATO military support, has triggered demands for answers in the Argentine Congress.

• Wednesday, July 9th 2025 - 21:20 UTC

  Commemorative issue of South Georgia Wildlife stamps

  

  Two-hundred and fifty years ago, January 1775, Captain James Cook landed at Possession Bay and took possession of the island, in the name of King George III and his heirs. In this anniversary year we celebrate South Georgia and its change from a little known and little valued island to a thriving UK Overseas Territory which is globally renowned for championing science, conservation and sustainable management.

• Wednesday, July 9th 2025 - 10:47 UTC

  US pilot must pay for departure from Antarctica after unauthorized landing

  

  The Chilean government has ruled out covering the transportation costs of 19-year-old American pilot and influencer Ethan Guo, who remains under a travel ban in Antarctica after landing without authorization. Defense Minister Adriana Delpiano explained that while “there is no impediment” for him to leave the white continent on a private flight, Guo himself must cover the cost through a private aviation company.

• Tuesday, July 8th 2025 - 07:01 UTC

  South Georgia Island, call for Expressions of Interest for Provision Biosecurity Services

  

  In October 2025 approximately 250 m3 / eight 20ft shipping containers of building materials and vehicles will be shipped to South Georgia as part of a project run by the South Georgia Heritage Trust (SGHT) to stabilize the managers villa at Stromness.

• Tuesday, July 8th 2025 - 06:48 UTC

  Falklands Maritime Heritage Trust Unveils World-First Shipwreck Experience at Goodwood Festival of Speed

  

  The Falklands Maritime Heritage Trust (FMHT) is proud to bring one of the most extraordinary deep-sea discoveries of our time to the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed. As part of the prestigious Future Labs installation, FMHT will showcase the pioneering technology behind the historic mission that located Sir Ernest Shackleton’s legendary ship, Endurance, beneath Antarctica’s frozen Weddell Sea.