We are delighted to announce that Quark Expeditions has donated $46,385 (over £35,000) towards a rodent detection dog trial that took place in February – April 2018. The total was raised by Quark passengers who took part in on-board auctions in the 2017-18 Antarctic Season. This donation has really helped SGHT and FOSGI to…
When you see an object in the Museum at South Georgia it would be easy to overlook the journey it may have made to get there. For example of a scale model of Shackleton’s ship Endurance. The model, donated by creator Ken Greenwood from northern Georgia (USA), was professionally packed, glass case and all. Read…
We are delighted to announce that we will be working with the staff and passengers of Polar Latitudes again this season, to raise funds for projects to benefit South Georgia. Passengers of the Hebridean Sky and Island Sky will be visiting the island to experience its remarkable scenery, wildlife and human history. During their visit,…
National Geographic has created 5 short films (under 10 minutes each) in the new digital series “Wild Life with Bertie Gregory: Resurrection Island” The 25-year-old National Geographic wildlife filmmaker journeys to South Georgia Island. Episode 1: Once Near Extinction, Fur Seals Thrive On ‘resurrection Island’ Episode 2: Watch Macaroni Penguins Swim, Surf, And Dodge Seals To…
Fascinating article island on the rebirth of Macquarie Island: Mr Springer said the future of the island was looking grim. “It was actually quite distressing looking at how bad the condition was,” he said. The federal and state governments provided $25 million to eradicate rabbits and rodents from the island (cats were eliminated by 2002).…
“Projects that cost an extraordinary amount of money and seem impossible CAN be accomplished”
The success of the Habitat Restoration project was recently featured in this news site for young readers – how wonderful! Read the full article (pdf file) by clicking here or on the images below! Click image below to read article.
World’s largest rodent eradication project a success. • The UK Overseas Territory of South Georgia is officially declared free of rodents for the first time since humans arrived on the island over 200 years ago • Friends of South Georgia Island and Scottish-based charity the South Georgia Heritage Trust raised £10 million to finance the…
Join us on a unique archaeological expedition to uncover the secrets of South Georgia’s 19th century sealing heritage. We will be visiting remote locations on South Georgia normally off-limits to visitors. Download this brochure (also linked to image) for more information or visit the project page
