Research voyages in the south Atlantic archipelago have brought fresh knowledge of the marine ecology of the Tristan da Cunha zone. This provided baseline data for the protected ocean area. It also brought to light some previously unseen ‘creatures of the deep’ that became the stars of an exhibition at London’s Natural History Museum. Stoloteuthis […] Read more...
Our oceans play an integral role for all aspects of Falkland Islands life, from our rich maritime history to being the driving force behind our economy. Culturally, the Falkland Islands are steeped in maritime history – early settlers arrived on the Islands by boat and the many wrecks around our shores indicate how bound to […] Read more...
In 2020, the world’s remotest community will declare new environmental protections in a vast ocean zone. With support from the UK Government, Tristan da Cunha is on track to launch the regime this year. The aim is to combine world-class ocean stewardship with the sustainable fisheries that account for around 90% of the island’s economy. Preparing […] Read more...
RSPB conservationists home after epic remote island voyage, for full details as reported by the BBC: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-52724282 Read more...
Living and travelling on and off remote Islands like Pitcairn will always bring its difficulties, but the additional issues created by Covid -19 made my annual attendance at the JMC incredibly challenging. I had left Pitcairn in early February, on the last rotation to attend meetings in London including the JMC and UKOTA’s Political Council. […] Read more...
As borders close across South America, in response to COVID-19, the Falkland Islands has become one of the few places still willing to take cruise ships. Working with UK Embassies in South America, the Governor’s office in Stanley, the local private sector, and British Forces South Atlantic Islands, the Falkland Islands Government have permitted and […] Read more...
On the evening of Sunday, 5 April 2020, the Saint Helena National Trust’s Marine Team responded to a call regarding a green turtle attempting to nest on Rupert’s Beach. It has been a few years since the last nesting attempt of the green turtle, which happened at Sandy Bay Beach in March 2015. It was […] Read more...
St Helena is still in the Prevent Stage and we continue to take precautionary measures to remain in this stage and further protect the Island. At this time there is no medical evidence to escalate the current preventative measures we have in place on St Helena. The enhanced Social Distancing measures which came into effect […] Read more...
The British Airways flight arrived in Grand Cayman this afternoon (Monday 6 April 2020). The flight carried vital supplies for the Islands including urgent pharmaceuticals, personal protective equipment and test kits. The flight returned 58 Caymanian students and other residents to the Island. On arrival the passengers were checked by Public Health and were immediately […] Read more...
The RSPB-led £9.1m project which aims to eradicate mice from Gough Island has started. This will be the RSPB’s largest ever single undertaking, and one of the most ambitious island restorations ever attempted by anyone anywhere in the world. For full details: https://www.tristandc.com/wildlife/news-2020-03-04-grpupdate.php Read more...
To find out about all that happened during the Cefas Blue Belt symposium 2024 and hear from the UKOTs on their experiences, achievements, and challenges surrounding the protection of their ocean environments follow the link HERE Read more...