Environment

Monday, February 16th 2015 - 09:06 UTC
Researchers propose high seas fishing ban and concentrate on coastal catches

Closing the high seas to commercial fishing could distribute fisheries income more equitably among the world's maritime nations, according to research from the University of British Columbia (UBC).
Monday, February 16th 2015 - 08:17 UTC
Desperate struggle in New Zealand to save tens of stranded pilot whales

About 140 pilot whales that stranded themselves on a remote stretch of New Zealand beach have died, but conservation workers and volunteers are hoping the remaining 60 or so will survive after they managed to get them refloated, an official said over the weekend.
Friday, February 13th 2015 - 09:32 UTC
Falklands image in National Geographic Traveller photo competition

National Geographic Traveller (UK) has confirmed the finalists of its fourth Photography Competition 2015 which in the Animal category includes an image of penguins at Bleaker Island in the Falklands.
Sunday, February 1st 2015 - 21:52 UTC
First tranche of Chinese loan to build dams in Argentine Patagonia; CFK en route to Beijing

The construction of the Nestor Kirchner and Jorge Cepernic dams in Santa Cruz, Patagonia is finally set to begin now that China has deposited the first 287.7 million dollars tranche of funding for the massive 4.71 billion project, Argentine President Cristina Fernández announced before leaving for a state visit to China.
Thursday, January 29th 2015 - 19:38 UTC
Funds for South Georgia habitat restoration program; third phase begins February

The South Georgia Heritage Trust (SGHT) has been awarded a quarter of a million pounds towards the final phase of the Habitat Restoration, or rodent eradication Project, reports South Georgia's Newsletter. The third phase of the several years program is scheduled to begin in February.
Thursday, January 29th 2015 - 08:33 UTC
Looking for Vulnerable Marine Ecosystems in the south east Atlantic

Researchers from the Spanish Institute of Oceanography (IEO) and the University of Vigo, belonging to the science team EcoAfrik project, are participating in an offshore oceanographic campaign, off the coast of South Africa and Namibia, looking for Vulnerable Marine Ecosystems that require protection.
Tuesday, January 27th 2015 - 19:20 UTC
HMS Dragon helicopter helps track remaining reindeer in South Georgia

HMS Dragon made her first visit to South Georgia over Christmas, reports the South Georgia newsletter in its December edition. The Type 45 air defense destroyer had a Westland Lynx helicopter on board which was used to survey the Barff Peninsula for any remaining reindeer ahead of the arrival of the Norwegian SNO marksmen.
Tuesday, January 27th 2015 - 07:21 UTC
Largest glacier in East Antarctica melting fast because of warm ocean water

The largest glacier in East Antarctica, containing ice equivalent to a six-meter rise in global sea levels, is melting due to warm ocean water, Australian scientists said on Monday.
Monday, January 26th 2015 - 21:39 UTC
State of the art polar vessel for BAS to be delivered in 2019

A new polar research vessel is currently being designed for the British Antarctic Survey (BAS). The new vessel will be an ice-capable, multi-role polar research and logistics ship which will be used to conduct science and to resupply the BAS stations such as the two in South Georgia, according to the latest South Georgia Newsletter.
Monday, January 26th 2015 - 19:39 UTC
UN members agree on major policy for ocean and marine life protection

States took a major step toward urgently needed ocean protection at the United Nations over the weekend agreeing to develop a legally binding agreement to conserve marine life in the high seas. After four days of deliberations States reached consensus to begin negotiating the first UN treaty that specifically addresses the protection of marine life in an area covering half the planet – those ocean areas beyond national jurisdiction.