The waters around South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands are protected from exploitation by the Marine Protected Area. In particularly sensitive and species-rich areas, all fishing is prohibited, while in others it is strictly controlled. In addition, mineral...
Former arts teacher, ski patrol and Polar guide Bill Smith has been working in Polar regions for years as a guide, trainer, safety expert and artist. His trademark are yellow wellies and expedition cartoons which are very popular among guests and staff. Image:...
Juvenile South Georgia cormorants are becoming an increasingly rare sight on the sub-Antarctic island of the same name, according to a study by the British Antarctic Survey BAS. More than half of the nests on Bird Island are now unoccupied compared to 30 years ago....
Operations Manager Elise Grøndahl had the great honour of christening the brand new and, according to the company, standard-setting ship in South Georgia. In the process, she let a large chunk of ice shatter against the side of the ship instead of a champagne bottle....
A glance at the “Marine Traffic” map shows that numerous smaller and larger ships are once again underway in the area of the Antarctic Peninsula and the surrounding islands from South Georgia to the South Shetland Islands. Image: Screenshot Marine Traffic...