Tag: South Georgia

Friday, July 8th 2022 - 10:28 UTC
Argentina protests the designation of Protected Areas in South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands

The Argentine government in a protest note addressed to the United Kingdom pointed out its complete rejection of UK's intended designation of the entire landmass of South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands (SGSSI) as Specially Protected Areas.
Wednesday, July 6th 2022 - 09:55 UTC
South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands designated landmass Protected Areas

The Government of South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands (GSGSSI) announced on Tuesday the designation of the entire landmass of South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands (SGSSI) as Specially Protected Areas, fulfilling the commitment it made in the “Pathway to Protection”
Thursday, June 30th 2022 - 09:00 UTC
South Georgia: Yacht Charter to support wandering albatross surveys

In 2024, the Government of South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands (GSGSSI) will be undertaking a census of wandering albatross on South Georgia alongside various complementary terrestrial monitoring activities. To support this, GSGSSI requires to charter a yacht. We invite operators to tender for the provision of this service.
Monday, June 27th 2022 - 10:20 UTC
Argentina demands UK flagged vessels with toothfish licenses in South Georgia be listed as IUU

British flagged fishing vessels are illegally operating in South Georgia waters, with illegitimate licenses awarded by the United Kingdom, and outside of the multilateral agreement which rules operations in those fisheries, according to a formal complaint from the Argentine foreign ministry made public.
Thursday, June 23rd 2022 - 09:50 UTC
Russia triggers toothfish conflict between US and UK over catch quotas in South Georgia

A diplomatic row over fish has broken out between the UK and US in response to provocations from Russia. The feud could lead to an import ban on Patagonian toothfish, also known as Chilean sea bass, which US officials claim is being caught illegally near Antarctica, according to an information from Associated Press.
Thursday, June 16th 2022 - 09:55 UTC
South Georgia launches Protect, Sustain, Inspire as part of its non native plant management strategy

The control and management of non-native species is a key factor in ensuring that the island of South Georgia continues to be an ecosystem in recovery. Under the Protect, Sustain, Inspire framework, the Government of South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands (GSGSSI) has committed to comprehensive invasive plant management.
Saturday, June 11th 2022 - 11:09 UTC
BAS/South Georgia launch new data portal on one of the world's largest Marine Protected Areas

A new Data Portal was launched on Friday by the British Antarctic Survey and the Government of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands (GSGSSI), which will help to enhance the management of one of the world’s largest Marine Protected Areas (MPAs).
Saturday, May 28th 2022 - 10:00 UTC
South Georgia coin to commemorate the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth

Issued on behalf of the South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands government, Pobjoy Mint has released a third coin to commemorate the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. The coin has been produced in Cupro Nickel Diamond Finish and Proof Sterling Silver.
Tuesday, April 26th 2022 - 09:38 UTC
BFSAI command at Falklands commemorates Liberation of South Georgia

The British Forces South Atlantic Islands, BFSAI, stationed at Mount Pleasant Complex in the Falkland Islands, commemorated on Monday 25th April the 40th anniversary of the liberation of South Georgia.
Tuesday, April 26th 2022 - 09:30 UTC
Liberation of South Georgia: 40th Anniversary stamp set

In 1982, the island of South Georgia experienced the only armed conflict in its history. Forty years on, the Government of South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands (GSGSSI) commemorates the conflict and reflects on the progress of the island since the time of the Falkland Islands conflict.