Jan 23, 2025 · South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands have a rich biodiversity and are home to one of the world’s largest Marine Protected Areas. ... probably broke away as part of the natural growth ...

Sep 1, 2023 · Scientists and governments are calling for large no-take marine areas, free from industrial exploitation. The South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands Marine Protected Area is undergoing its second five-yearly review. Recovery of baleen whales coupled with climate change, means managers must be alert to alternative future ecosystem states.

Jan 23, 2025 · In 2004, an iceberg called A38 broke off and blocked penguin chicks’ and seal pups’ access to food in South Georgia and the nearby Sandwich Islands. As oceans become warmer due to climate change, researchers predict that more and more large pieces will break away from the ice sheet, posing a threat to wildlife and ships in the area.

South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands (SGSSI) lie within the strong ocean currents which circle the Antarctic continent and provide ecological connectivity with higher latitude regions.

Jan 26, 2022 · Following consultation with a broad range of scientists and stakeholders to identify research and monitoring priorities, we are pleased to launch the new RMP which will support GSGSSI’s commitment to evidence-based sustainable management.

Implementing an expanded MPA in the South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands is an essential tool for conserving its marine biodiversity, maintaining ecosystem health, and enhancing climate resilience, particularly in three key areas:

Jul 1, 2022 · Understanding the biodiversity of an ecosystem is crucial to determine its structure and resistance to climate change. The South Sandwich Islands (SSI) are located in the Scotia Sea (Southern Ocean), within the South Georgia and …

Two issues are of paramount importance: ongoing recovery of baleen whale species; and climate change. Both increase uncertainty for fisheries managers, so that considerations about their implications must now be directly included into the management of harvested and …

Nov 22, 2023 · It is a real relief to hear some good news about climate change with the recovery of the ecosystem in South Georgia and the Sandwich Islands. A once-exploited whaling hub has now been transformed into what might be called a wildlife haven, as one of the world’s largest marine protected areas.

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