Welcome to South Georgia

From South Georgia Website

Stunningly beautiful and rugged, this island wildlife sanctuary, once visited, is not easily forgotten. Its snow covered peaks, blue glacier ice and emerald green bays, are breathtaking sights.

It is a real "oasis" in the stormy southern oceans and is home to sea and land birds, seals and reindeer. This site aims to provide a window to this fragile environment - and offer the chance to discover more about what makes the island of South Georgia so special.

Expedition Reports from 2004-2009 can now be downloaded here. The South Georgia Geographic Information System (SGGIS) enables researchers and the public to see the islands' environmental landscape in a completely new way and will help to manage and protect the wildlife. View the South Georgia Geographic Information System here. Details of how the South Georgia fishery is managed and other licensing information to download can be found - here. The South Georgia Patagonian toothfish fishery has been certified by the Marine Stewardship Council. You can read more - here and re-certified details here.

04/02/10: It is extremely important for GSGSSI to know where the SG mice are so that their impact can be managed. Details on how visitors can help here. 18/01/10: The December 09 'News and Events' can be viewed here. 08/12/09: The 2010 Toothfish and Icefish Licensing Information for Applicants can be download here. 16/09/09: The South Georgia toothfish fishery has been re-certified by the MSC as a sustainable and well-managed fishery. Press release here. 14/09/09: Mr Nigel Haywood CVO has been appointed Governor of the Falkland Islands and Commissioner of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands. Mr Haywood will take over from Mr Alan Huckle in September 2010. 03/09/09: Latest fishing data here. 23/06/09: Richard McKee's IAATO 2009 presentation can be downloaded from the reports page here.