🎉 Just released: Blue Belt Programme Annual Update 2023/24! 🌊
We highlight the incredible achievements and impact of the #UKOTs in protecting and sustainably managing over 4.4 million km² of marine environment. 🌍🐟
▶️ Be inspired, read more: https://t.co/z004lviXoh
The sea ice extent has been unusually close to South Georgia this year. As a result, the teams on South Georgia have faced colder than average sea temperatures and weather, evident in the freezing conditions of King Edward Cove this month.❄️
📷Copernicus & Polar View
#SGSSI#ice
A very frozen FPV Pharos SG ⛴️ as a result of the plummeting winter temperatures in South Georgia over the last few days 🇬🇸❄️
📷 Karen Wolstenholme #SGSSI#winter
One small silver lining to my northbound flight being delayed by a full week, getting to see Government House looking lovely in the snow this morning ❄️☃️
Iceberg A23a should have long since shot up past South Georgia into the South Atlantic, fracturing into countless pieces. But it's been caught in a Taylor Column just north of South Orkney since early April.
The 35th Red Ensign Group Conference is now underway, this year hosted by the Jersey Shipping Registry.
From sustainability to greener shipping and innovation, future maritime strategies will be under the spotlight.
More here – https://t.co/Fka5bKmgvA
#Maritime#RedEnsign
The South Georgia Patagonian toothfish fishery first received MSC certification in 2004, and recently celebrated its fourth recertification, meaning it has been certified as sustainable for 20 years. 🎣
Congratulations to the fishery on their commitment to sustainability. 🐟
🚨 Just out: "Climate Science
Translated All-Stars Version"🚨
It's a Best Of: star comedians help top climate scientists cut through to the masses!
Over 9 million views of the videos so far, only 8 billion or so left to go! Please share to ramp up #ClimateActionNow 🔥🔥🔥
More fabulous outreach at the #BlueBeltSymposium24 as Sue Gregory, our Senior Marine & Fisheries Manager, explains how @ukgovbluebelt have supported research & monitoring, compliance & enforcement, and governance activities at #SGSSI, as well as our recent #MPA review!
I couldn’t be prouder of my wonderful @GovSGSSI team, and our committed partners and stakeholders. Thank you. Together we are delivering globally significant outcomes.
Today the Commissioner announced an additional 166,000km2 of No-Take Zones within our MPA - that's over 8 times the size of Wales! Sustainable fisheries are already strictly regulated, but now 449,000km2 or 36% of our biodiverse waters are totally closed to all fishing activity
Our #MPA Review Workshop is underway! A diverse range of stakeholders have gathered at Homerton College in Cambridge, where we will be spending the next 2 days considering research, monitoring and management of the #SGSSI Marine Protected Area
Join Our Team & Make a Difference!
Do you have a strong interest in science & environmental issues? Our Board of Trustees is looking for passionate individuals like you to join our team.
If you're interested in learning more or applying-contact Teresa Bowers: [email protected]
⏰One week remaining until the 4th December deadline to submit contributions to our MPA Review Workshop. We look forward to receiving any relevant information you think should be considered the expert group. Follow the link below for further info and contact details...
🚨SGSSI MPA Review Workshop: call for submissions. If you wish to contribute any relevant information for consideration by the expert panel at the upcoming #MPA workshop, please see the announcement on the GSGSSI website (https://t.co/g1zIEqhijv). Submission deadline 4th December
BAS ecosystems team research helps protect sensitive species and habitats in Antarctica, including:
🐦 Identifying 204 important bird + biodiversity areas.
🐋 Helping protect humpback whales.
They are @NERCScience 2023 Impact Award Finalists.
#OurEnvironmentOurFuture
It is #EnvironmentDay in South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands.
Today we announce the coming-into-force of new Regulations that will ensure the entirety of the Territories, land and sea, are managed for the continued conservation of globally-unique #biodiversity.
Join our Falklands-based team as Director of #Operations!
Be a part of our dynamic and fast moving team, devoted to world-leading excellence in #environmental management, with the potential opportunity to visit South Georgia!
More here 👇
https://t.co/Ur69k4VZuQ
#Recruiting
A-68a iceberg is a headline grabber. It:
🇱🇺 Was the size of Luxembourg.
🌊 Hit the seafloor near South Georgia in 2020.
🥶 Dropped water temps 4.5°C below average.
🧂 Diluted surface water to be 2/3 as salty.
💦 The trail spread 1000km
📅 Local effects lingered 2+ months!
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