Antarctica

Friday, May 8th 2015 - 08:21 UTC
IAATO agrees to ban recreational use of UAVs in Antarctica’s coastal areas

International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) members have agreed that, for the 2015-16 season, they will not allow the recreational use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) in the unique, and often wildlife rich, coastal areas of Antarctica.
Wednesday, May 6th 2015 - 06:18 UTC
Cutting down killer whale toothfish snacking in South Georgia

Studies of killer whales (Orca) in South Georgia waters may help fishermen avoid the whales stealing the fish off the fishing long-lines (termed depredation), according to the latest edition of South Georgia Newsletter.
Friday, May 1st 2015 - 05:45 UTC
Antarctica Blood Falls could be connected to subsurface lakes system

The McMurdo Dry Valleys of Antarctica are some of the most extreme desert regions on the planet. But new research indicates that the region may actually be full of salty, extremely cold groundwater. The water may even connect surrounding lakes into a massive network, and it probably hosts extreme microbial life.
Friday, May 1st 2015 - 05:29 UTC
Argentina and Chile coordinate joint scientific research in South Atlantic

Outstanding researchers and scientists from Argentina and Chile in the fields of marine sciences, fisheries Antarctica and technology innovation met this week in Buenos Aires for a day's work coordinating the scientific efforts of both countries.
Thursday, April 30th 2015 - 07:29 UTC
Beware: China announces plan to seven-fold increase Antarctic krill catches

Conservation groups and scientists worry that China’s push to boost its harvest of krill -- a shrimp-like creature used for aquaculture feed and human supplements -- may leave Antarctica’s whales, seals and penguins struggling to survive. China’s leaders say they want a seven-fold increase in krill production, according to a recent report in the state-owned China Daily newspaper.
Thursday, April 30th 2015 - 07:21 UTC
Number of tourists visiting Antarctica was down, according to IAATO

The number of adventurous tourists visiting Antarctica dipped in the 2014-15 austral season but is expected to bounce back this year, according to visitor totals released by the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO).
Tuesday, April 28th 2015 - 08:05 UTC
IAATO 2015 convention starts today in Rotterdam - Falkland Islands Tourist Board Management in Attendance

Tony Mason, Director, International Communications and Stephanie Middleton, Interim CEO of the Falkland Islands Tourist Board are in Rotterdam, Netherlands this week attending the IAATO conference where key issues affecting the region will be discussed.
Wednesday, April 8th 2015 - 16:12 UTC
Falklands, South Atlantic islands, Antarctica included in new Tierra del Fuego official map

Argentina's most southern province identified as Tierra del Fuego, Antarctica and South Atlantic islands is redesigning its internal political limits with the purpose of “contributing to the territorial sovereignty of the Nation”, according to a bill sent to the provincial legislative by governor Fabiana Ríos and drafted with help from the Malvinas Question Advisory Observatory.
Saturday, March 28th 2015 - 11:52 UTC
Antarctica floating ice shelves thinning at an unexpected accelerated rate

Scientists have their best view yet of the status of Antarctica's floating ice shelves and they find them to be thinning at an accelerating rate. Fernando Paolo and colleagues used 18 years of data from European radar satellites to compile their assessment.
Monday, March 23rd 2015 - 22:51 UTC
New Antarctic affairs academic journal, sponsored by ASOC and Agenda Antarctica

The Journal of Antarctic Affairs is the new academic magazine of the Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition (ASOC) and Agenda Antarctica. The Journal aims to publish and disseminate the most prominent and influential research in relation to Antarctica by publishing articles, reviews and official documents in both English and Spanish twice a year.