Tag: South Georgia

Thursday, November 19th 2020 - 09:02 UTC
South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands Celebrates Inaugural Polar Pride Day

On 18 November the Government of South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands (GSGSSI) and the Government of the British Antarctic Territory (BAT) are celebrating the inaugural Polar Pride Day. This day demonstrates a commitment to support and enhance Diversity in Polar Science.
Friday, November 6th 2020 - 09:55 UTC
Members of the Malvinas Council appointed on the flag anniversary

The Argentine government announced on Thursday some of the names that will be sitting at the National Council on Issues Relative to the Malvinas, South Georgia, and the South Sandwich Islands, as passed unanimously by the Argentine congress last August.
Friday, November 6th 2020 - 09:19 UTC
Humpback whales are back in South Georgia, after almost extinction a century ago

A new study shows the welcome return of humpback whales to the waters around the sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia after a century of commercial whaling decimated their populations. The study is published in the journal Endangered Species Research this week and is good news for whale conservation.
Thursday, November 5th 2020 - 09:04 UTC
Jumbo iceberg, size of Somerset County, heading for South Georgia

An iceberg is heading towards the sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia. A68a – the size of the UK county of Somerset (4,200 sq km) broke off from the Larsen C ice shelf in 2017 and has been drifting north ever since. If it becomes grounded near the island, it could cause disruption to the local wildlife that forage in the food-rich ocean.
Wednesday, November 4th 2020 - 08:23 UTC
Gentoo penguins are four species, not one, say scientists

By University of Bath – Gentoo penguins should be reclassified as four separate species, say scientists at the Milner Centre for Evolution at the University of Bath, after analyzing the genetic and physical differences between populations around the southern hemisphere.
Friday, October 23rd 2020 - 10:50 UTC
OAS reiterates support for Falklands' sovereignty talks between Argentina and UK

The General Assembly of the Organization of American States, OAS, supported a declaration on the Falklands/Malvinas question, reaffirming once again the need for the governments of Argentina and the United Kingdom to resume negotiations on the disputed sovereignty with the purpose of finding a peaceful solution to the prolonged controversy.
Friday, October 23rd 2020 - 09:14 UTC
South Georgia message to potential visitors, “If you can get here, we are open”

During the uncertain times, the pandemic has presented, the Government of South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands were glad to be able to speak directly to tourism industry representatives last August during a virtual meeting hosted by IAATO, reports the August/September South Georgia Newsletter.
Wednesday, September 2nd 2020 - 08:00 UTC
South Georgia launches Macaroni penguin 50 pence coin

South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands Government have announced the launching of the penultimate 50 pence coin in the penguin series, which features the macaroni penguin.
Monday, August 31st 2020 - 09:38 UTC
South Georgia announces the launching of a 'Visitor's Guide' film narrated by Sir David Attenborough

The Government of South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands (GSGSSI) is excited to announce the launch of its new film ‘South Georgia – A Visitor’s Guide’, narrated by Sir David Attenborough. The film (*) has two key messages; firstly, it encourages visitors to respect and protect the island so their visit can be truly sustainable, but there is another message which is relevant to us all; proof that nature can recover, if we give it the chance.
Monday, August 31st 2020 - 09:37 UTC
A Visitor's Guide: Frequently Asked Questions Where is South Georgia?

South Georgia is situated 800 miles SE of the Falkland Islands. The main island of South Georgia is approximately 170 km long and between 2 and 40 km wide and occupies an area of 3,755 km2, more than half of which is permanently ice covered. The coast is rich in wildlife and home to huge collies of penguins, seals and albatross.