Antarctica

Saturday, November 16th 2024 - 10:56 UTC
Argentina to open squid season South of parallel 44, January 2025

The Argentine Federal Fisheries Council decided to approve the opening of the next squid season south of parallel 44, beginning 10 January 2025. The decision responds to requests from two Argentine fishing organizations, CAPA and CEPA, with the purpose of optimizing catches and ensures the sustainability of the resource, with zone openings by stages and specific operational conditions of the fleet.
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Monday, November 4th 2024 - 20:08 UTC
New deep-sea video uncovers remarkable details of Shackleton’s Endurance wreck

A recently released deep-sea video by the Falklands Maritime Heritage Trust (FMHT) unveils remarkable finds aboard Sir Ernest Shackleton’s legendary ship Endurance, which sank over a century ago.
Saturday, November 2nd 2024 - 12:57 UTC
New documentary “Endurance” chronicles Sir Ernest Shackleton's legendary Antarctic voyage

A new documentary titled Endurance has premiered, bringing to life the remarkable survival story of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s ill-fated 1914 Antarctic expedition. The film, from National Geographic Documentary Films, combines restored archival footage of the century-old expedition with the modern-day quest to discover the wreckage of Shackleton’s ship, Endurance, which was found in 2022. The documentary is directed by Academy Award® winners Chai Vasarhelyi, Jimmy Chin, along with BAFTA® nominee Natalie Hewit.
Thursday, October 24th 2024 - 10:33 UTC
Chile's brand new icebreaker receives combat flag

The Chilean Navy's icebreaker AGB-46 Almirante Viel received her combat flag during a cermony at the Talcahuano Naval Base. Viel Captain Juan Pablo Henríquez took delivery on Tuesday of the symbolic item from Chilean Maritime League President Admiral (ret.) Edmundo González.
Monday, October 21st 2024 - 08:39 UTC
Chinese tourists growing interest in visiting Antarctica

In the 2023-2024 Antarctic tourism cruise season, a record 9,384 Chinese tourists visited Antarctica, according to data from IAATO. And this coming season, 24-25 the Hurtigruten cruise line, according to its Shanghai sales office is expecting 600 Chinese tourists to visit the Arctic Islands and more than 1,400 Antarctica.
Thursday, October 17th 2024 - 10:24 UTC
IAATO and COMNAP announce 2024 Antarctic Fellowships

The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) (*), and the Council of Managers of National Antarctic Programs (COMNAP) have announced their selections for the 2024 Antarctic Fellowship. The annual Antarctic Fellowships, are an investment in the professional development of talented early career researchers.
Tuesday, October 15th 2024 - 22:47 UTC
Shackleton's original Hope Cross exhibited at the Discovery Point in Dundee

Sir Ernest Shackleton, the great English polar explorer died in 1922 at the age of 47 in Grytviken, South Georgia during his fourth trip and expedition to the Antarctic continent on board the Quest. .
Tuesday, October 15th 2024 - 09:15 UTC
Chilean fisherman rescued from cold Pacific Ocean waters

Chilean authorities used a thermal drone to locate in the Magellan Strait area and later rescue a fisherman from the Pacific Ocean, it was reported Monday. The man later identified as Sergio Brito was wearing adequate clothing, thanks to which he survived the cold temperatures. In addition, he clung to seaweed while waiting for Carabineros and the Navy.
Saturday, October 12th 2024 - 11:20 UTC
Premier of the discovery of the “Endurance” at the London Film Festival

This Saturday, October 12, a documentary film about the discovery of the ship “Endurance” by the great Antarctic explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton will be presented at the London Film Festival.
Monday, October 7th 2024 - 15:09 UTC
New Chair for South Georgia Association

The Committee of the South Georgia Association has appointed Mrs Philippa Foster Back CBE to be its new Chairman in succession to Professor David Drewry, who is retiring.