![MEET AN ANTARCTIC AMBASSADOR - REWIND| Hello! My name is Caroline Mikkelsen and I was born in Denmark in 1906. My first husband was Norwegian ship captain Klarius Mikkelsen. Klarius worked for the well-respected ship owner Lars Christensen who hired him to conduct exploration work in Antarctica. I had an adventurous spirit and accompanied my husband on several of his trips there. In 1934-35, we travelled south on the supply ship Thorshavn looking for lands that could be annexed for Norway. On February 20, 1935 after a thrilling voyage, we landed in Antarctica. There we raised the Norwegian flag and erected a rock cairn, now known as Mikkelsen’s Cairn. Australian researchers later proved that we had landed on the Tryne Islands, Vesthold Hills, not far from the modern-day Davis Station run by the Australian Antarctic Division. Today, I am regarded as the first woman to set foot on an Antarctic island.
My husband Klarius died in 1941 and there were no more opportunities for me to visit Antarctica. In fact I did not speak of my Antarctic adventures again until sixty years later when another modern-day Antarctic pioneer, Diana Patterson, leader of Davis Station and the first woman to be in charge of an Australian station, tracked me down.
Mount Caroline Mikkelsen on the Ingrid Christensen Coast is named after me.
Credit - We're very grateful to @joannakafarowski for providing imagery and writing these fascinating posts for Antarctic Ambassadors.
#loveantarctica #antarcticambassadors #responsibletravel #peaceandscience #weareiaato #antarctica #everythingantarctica #antarcticaoriginal #history #culture #nature #heritage #historia #historical #womeninscience #polarscience #womenscientists #womeninantarctica]()
MEET AN ANTARCTIC AMBASSADOR - REWIND| Hello! My name is Caroline Mikkelsen and I was born in Denmark in 1906. My first husband was Norwegian ship captain Klarius Mikkelsen. Klarius worked for the well-respected ship owner Lars Christensen who hired him to conduct exploration work in Antarctica. I had an adventurous spirit and accompanied my husband on several of his trips there. In 1934-35, we travelled south on the supply ship Thorshavn looking for lands that could be annexed for Norway. On February 20, 1935 after a thrilling voyage, we landed in Antarctica. There we raised the Norwegian flag and erected a rock cairn, now known as Mikkelsen’s Cairn. Australian researchers later proved that we had landed on the Tryne Islands, Vesthold Hills, not far from the modern-day Davis Station run by the Australian Antarctic Division. Today, I am regarded as the first woman to set foot on an Antarctic island. My husband Klarius died in 1941 and there were no more opportunities for me to visit Antarctica. In fact I did not speak of my Antarctic adventures again until sixty years later when another modern-day Antarctic pioneer, Diana Patterson, leader of Davis Station and the first woman to be in charge of an Australian station, tracked me down. Mount Caroline Mikkelsen on the Ingrid Christensen Coast is named after me. Credit - We're very grateful to @joannakafarowski for providing imagery and writing these fascinating posts for Antarctic Ambassadors. #loveantarctica #antarcticambassadors #responsibletravel #peaceandscience #weareiaato #antarctica #everythingantarctica #antarcticaoriginal #history #culture #nature #heritage #historia #historical #womeninscience #polarscience #womenscientists #womeninantarctica ![MEET AN ANTARCTIC AMBASSADOR | Hi! I’m Doug Gualtieri. I’ve worked as a naturalist interpretive guide for over 20 years, beginning my career in Denali National Park and Preserve at a remote wilderness lodge leading hikes and giving lectures on the ecology and wildlife of that region. In 2002 he began leading land visits to Denali on behalf of an IAATO-member operator, and have worked within the IAATO family in some form or another ever since including many seasons in Antarctica. With a background in Biology and a lifelong passion for the natural world, I moved to Talkeetna, Alaska in 1999 from my home state of Michigan, and never looked back.
Having studied many facets of the natural world, from general ecology to animal behavior, I found a strong connection to the life of birds; primarily because birds tie together so many components of our world, making them perfect teaching tools. But, also because almost all of them fly, and that’s pretty cool.
It was my love of birds – and in particular my dismay at the mischaracterization of the Skua as Antarctica’s ‘bad guy’ that led me, with the help of other fair-minded and forward-thinking naturalists, to create The Skua Support Society, in 2010. You can find out what makes the Skua such a great polar predator in my IAATO blog: “Down with the Anti-Skua Propaganda! These Polar Pantomime Villains Deserve a Second Chance” over at iaato.org/blogs
Creating ambassadors is a big part of my work as a polar field guide. Our expeditions have a focus on education and my colleagues and I always seize an opportunity to teach our guests something about Antarctica and the wildlife that calls it home. We hope by doing this, and by guests witnessing the majesty of the region first-hand, that they have a greater appreciation for its importance and the need to preserve it.
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MEET AN ANTARCTIC AMBASSADOR | Hi! I’m Doug Gualtieri. I’ve worked as a naturalist interpretive guide for over 20 years, beginning my career in Denali National Park and Preserve at a remote wilderness lodge leading hikes and giving lectures on the ecology and wildlife of that region. In 2002 he began leading land visits to Denali on behalf of an IAATO-member operator, and have worked within the IAATO family in some form or another ever since including many seasons in Antarctica. With a background in Biology and a lifelong passion for the natural world, I moved to Talkeetna, Alaska in 1999 from my home state of Michigan, and never looked back. Having studied many facets of the natural world, from general ecology to animal behavior, I found a strong connection to the life of birds; primarily because birds tie together so many components of our world, making them perfect teaching tools. But, also because almost all of them fly, and that’s pretty cool. It was my love of birds – and in particular my dismay at the mischaracterization of the Skua as Antarctica’s ‘bad guy’ that led me, with the help of other fair-minded and forward-thinking naturalists, to create The Skua Support Society, in 2010. You can find out what makes the Skua such a great polar predator in my IAATO blog: “Down with the Anti-Skua Propaganda! These Polar Pantomime Villains Deserve a Second Chance” over at iaato.org/blogs Creating ambassadors is a big part of my work as a polar field guide. Our expeditions have a focus on education and my colleagues and I always seize an opportunity to teach our guests something about Antarctica and the wildlife that calls it home. We hope by doing this, and by guests witnessing the majesty of the region first-hand, that they have a greater appreciation for its importance and the need to preserve it. #antarcticambassadors #weareiaato #iaato30 #polarfieldguide #naturalist #peaceandscience #responsibletravel #antarctica ![In these challenging times of global climate change and biodiversity crisis, science is not possible without the active engagement and participation of key stakeholders in a remote destination like Antarctica. Early career researchers, PhD students and Antarctic Fellowship recipients Daniela Cajiao and Martina Mascioni explain how responsible tourism is supporting science. Check out their blog (link in bio) 🔬
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In these challenging times of global climate change and biodiversity crisis, science is not possible without the active engagement and participation of key stakeholders in a remote destination like Antarctica. Early career researchers, PhD students and Antarctic Fellowship recipients Daniela Cajiao and Martina Mascioni explain how responsible tourism is supporting science. Check out their blog (link in bio) 🔬 #fellowship #research #science #womeninscience #supportingscience #antarcticfellowship #weareiaato #antarcticambassadors #peaceandscience ![It’s our belief that by leading expeditions to Antarctica with responsible and robust environmental practices at their core, guests, representing more than 100 nationalities on average each season return from the white continent with a greater understanding of its environment, its value to global science and how changes to the region can impact us all. This is why responsible travel can be part of the solution to protecting our special places.
Much of what IAATO does is made possible by the guidance of the Antarctic Treaty System. With every passing year, every annual meeting, we improve. We get better. We strengthen the legacy which we are so proud to say is part of protecting the precious landscape which captivates those who visit, who return calling themselves Antarctic Ambassadors!
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It’s our belief that by leading expeditions to Antarctica with responsible and robust environmental practices at their core, guests, representing more than 100 nationalities on average each season return from the white continent with a greater understanding of its environment, its value to global science and how changes to the region can impact us all. This is why responsible travel can be part of the solution to protecting our special places. Much of what IAATO does is made possible by the guidance of the Antarctic Treaty System. With every passing year, every annual meeting, we improve. We get better. We strengthen the legacy which we are so proud to say is part of protecting the precious landscape which captivates those who visit, who return calling themselves Antarctic Ambassadors! ©️ @glr.photo #weareiaato #iaato30 #antarcticambassadors #supportingscience #peaceandscience #responsibletravel #antarctica ![Did you know...? We're now on Pinterest! Search for "We Are IAATO" to find information on Antarctica (of course!), responsible travel, blogs, infographics, Antarctic Ambassadors news and more. Add us to your boards today!
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Did you know...? We're now on Pinterest! Search for "We Are IAATO" to find information on Antarctica (of course!), responsible travel, blogs, infographics, Antarctic Ambassadors news and more. Add us to your boards today! ©️ @glr.photo #weareiaato #iaato30 #antarcticambassadors #pinterest #peaceandscience #responsibletravel #antarctica #followus ![We're celebrating the giants of the ocean today, on World Whale Day! With cetaceans making a comeback after centuries of whaling, responsible tour operators have implemented a raft of measures – from speed restrictions to additional whale-lookouts to protect and support their return around the Antarctic peninsula. 💙🐋
Read the full story from Dr Annette Bombosch over on the blog (link in bio).
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We're celebrating the giants of the ocean today, on World Whale Day! With cetaceans making a comeback after centuries of whaling, responsible tour operators have implemented a raft of measures – from speed restrictions to additional whale-lookouts to protect and support their return around the Antarctic peninsula. 💙🐋 Read the full story from Dr Annette Bombosch over on the blog (link in bio). ©️ @glr.photo #weareiaato #worldwhaleday #antarcticambassadors #peaceandscience #responsibletravel #antarctica #whales #antarcticwildlifeconservation ![Last but not least in our Valentine’s Day trilogy, is the Tardigrade. We hope you’ve enjoyed learning more about these microscopic superstars today - and learned to #loveantarcticinvertebrates ♥️
Thank you to @antarcticsouthernocean for helping inspire this project 💙
#valentinesday #valentinesday2021 #february14 #loveantarcticinvertebrates #weareiaato #iaato30 #antarcticambassadors #invertebrates #supportingscience #peaceandscience #responsibletravel #antarctica #science #scienceandresearch]()
Last but not least in our Valentine’s Day trilogy, is the Tardigrade. We hope you’ve enjoyed learning more about these microscopic superstars today - and learned to #loveantarcticinvertebrates ♥️ Thank you to @antarcticsouthernocean for helping inspire this project 💙 #valentinesday #valentinesday2021 #february14 #loveantarcticinvertebrates #weareiaato #iaato30 #antarcticambassadors #invertebrates #supportingscience #peaceandscience #responsibletravel #antarctica #science #scienceandresearch ![Happy Valentine's Day one and all! Here at Antarctic Ambassadors we like to share our appreciation for perhaps the lesser loved creatures of the world - invertebrates. These tiny but mighty superstars have much to teach us about the planet; from the environment to ancient history, so deserve all the love they can get!
We’ll be releasing these little profiles throughout the day - in collaboration with @antarcticsouthernocean - just swipe for facts on each of our featured friends. You’ll find the second one over on @iaato_org
Who or what are you sharing the love with this Valentine's Day? ♥️
#valentinesday #valentinesday2021 #february14 #loveantarcticinvertebrates #weareiaato #iaato30 #antarcticambassadors #invertebrates #supportingscience #peaceandscience #responsibletravel #antarctica #science #scienceandresearch]()
Happy Valentine's Day one and all! Here at Antarctic Ambassadors we like to share our appreciation for perhaps the lesser loved creatures of the world - invertebrates. These tiny but mighty superstars have much to teach us about the planet; from the environment to ancient history, so deserve all the love they can get! We’ll be releasing these little profiles throughout the day - in collaboration with @antarcticsouthernocean - just swipe for facts on each of our featured friends. You’ll find the second one over on @iaato_org Who or what are you sharing the love with this Valentine's Day? ♥️ #valentinesday #valentinesday2021 #february14 #loveantarcticinvertebrates #weareiaato #iaato30 #antarcticambassadors #invertebrates #supportingscience #peaceandscience #responsibletravel #antarctica #science #scienceandresearch ![Weddell seals spend much of their time below the Antarctic ice, but ‘haul out’ to moult, give birth - or rest, as this chilled out seal is doing.
Do you have any awesome Antarctic footage we could feature? DM us or email communications@iaato.org to submit your videos.
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Weddell seals spend much of their time below the Antarctic ice, but ‘haul out’ to moult, give birth - or rest, as this chilled out seal is doing. Do you have any awesome Antarctic footage we could feature? DM us or email communications@iaato.org to submit your videos. ©️ @brunocazariniphotography #loveantarctica #antarctica #wildlife #weddelseal #responsibletourism #antarcticambassadors #weareiaato ![MEET AN ANTARCTIC AMBASSADOR Hi! My name is Eva Prendergast and I completed my master’s at the Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge and the British Antarctic Survey. My thesis focused on the knowledge gap surrounding blue whale genetics and included the drilling of whale bones collected in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
For the last seven years, I have been an active member on-board research boats, whale watching vessels, ferries and cruises as a researcher, naturalist, photographer, educator, surveyor, skipper and wildlife officer.
I have a particular interest in scientific communication and making research accessible to our community. I have previously presented to a wide variety of audiences, from school visits to senior cruises to international conferences, using visuals to make complex subjects accessible and easy to understand. As a professional, award-winning photographer I believe one of the primary tools to captivate audiences is through photography and videography, as it provides a visually immersive and stimulating method of engagement.
I am proud to sit on the committee of the UK Polar Network (UKPN) and be an IAATO Antarctic Ambassador on International Day of Women & Girls in Science!
#womenscienceday #womenandgirlsinscience #polarscience #womeninscience #polarwomen #meetanantarcticambassador #loveantarctica #weareiaato #antarcticambassadors #responsibletravel #explore #expedition #polar]()
MEET AN ANTARCTIC AMBASSADOR Hi! My name is Eva Prendergast and I completed my master’s at the Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge and the British Antarctic Survey. My thesis focused on the knowledge gap surrounding blue whale genetics and included the drilling of whale bones collected in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. For the last seven years, I have been an active member on-board research boats, whale watching vessels, ferries and cruises as a researcher, naturalist, photographer, educator, surveyor, skipper and wildlife officer. I have a particular interest in scientific communication and making research accessible to our community. I have previously presented to a wide variety of audiences, from school visits to senior cruises to international conferences, using visuals to make complex subjects accessible and easy to understand. As a professional, award-winning photographer I believe one of the primary tools to captivate audiences is through photography and videography, as it provides a visually immersive and stimulating method of engagement. I am proud to sit on the committee of the UK Polar Network (UKPN) and be an IAATO Antarctic Ambassador on International Day of Women & Girls in Science! #womenscienceday #womenandgirlsinscience #polarscience #womeninscience #polarwomen #meetanantarcticambassador #loveantarctica #weareiaato #antarcticambassadors #responsibletravel #explore #expedition #polar ![It's International Day of Women & Girls in Science! As @iaato_org celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2021, Director of Environment & Science Coordination Amanda Lynnes, pictured, reflects on the changing landscape of female empowerment and equality in polar science over on the Antarctic Ambassadors' Blog (link in bio).
What do you think would encourage more girls into STEM fields? Share your ideas in the comments.
#womenscienceday #womenscienceday2021 #womenandgirlsinscience #peaceandscience #womeninscience #polarwomen #womenscientists #femaleempowerment #equality #weareiaato #science #polarscience #antarcticambassadors #iaato30]()
It's International Day of Women & Girls in Science! As @iaato_org celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2021, Director of Environment & Science Coordination Amanda Lynnes, pictured, reflects on the changing landscape of female empowerment and equality in polar science over on the Antarctic Ambassadors' Blog (link in bio). What do you think would encourage more girls into STEM fields? Share your ideas in the comments. #womenscienceday #womenscienceday2021 #womenandgirlsinscience #peaceandscience #womeninscience #polarwomen #womenscientists #femaleempowerment #equality #weareiaato #science #polarscience #antarcticambassadors #iaato30 ![Photographing flying snow petrels requires a lens on fixed focus, bright light, fast shutter, small aperture, and bags of patience, so we really wanted to celebrate this stunning image from Jens Wikström, taken in Neko Harbour, Antarctica.
What's your most prized bird image? Tell us in the comments.
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Photographing flying snow petrels requires a lens on fixed focus, bright light, fast shutter, small aperture, and bags of patience, so we really wanted to celebrate this stunning image from Jens Wikström, taken in Neko Harbour, Antarctica. What's your most prized bird image? Tell us in the comments. ©️ @wikstrom_photography #photography #polarphotography #snowpetrel #wildlife #nature #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #photooftheday #loveantarctica #weareiaato #antarcticambassadors #peaceandscience #responsibletravel #antarctica ![Research in the polar regions is notoriously expensive and limited due to remoteness and seasonal accessibility, so travelling to Antarctica on tourism vessels provides an exceptional opportunity to support science.
Citizen science is the collection of data by polar travelers and guides for projects developed by professional scientists.
By harnessing the collective power of this community, we are contributing towards globally important research while creating fun, hands-on learning opportunities for guests. This can deepen their understanding of, and appreciation for, Antarctica’s special values. Ultimately, these two elements can contribute towards the ongoing conservation of the continent and the surrounding ocean that we all love.
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Research in the polar regions is notoriously expensive and limited due to remoteness and seasonal accessibility, so travelling to Antarctica on tourism vessels provides an exceptional opportunity to support science. Citizen science is the collection of data by polar travelers and guides for projects developed by professional scientists. By harnessing the collective power of this community, we are contributing towards globally important research while creating fun, hands-on learning opportunities for guests. This can deepen their understanding of, and appreciation for, Antarctica’s special values. Ultimately, these two elements can contribute towards the ongoing conservation of the continent and the surrounding ocean that we all love. ©️ @womanscientist #citizenscience #polarscience #antarcticambassadors #weareiaato #peaceandscience #loveantarctica ![Currently, more than 100 Antarctica-bound outfitters are voluntary members of @iaato_org. Together we have established extensive procedures and guidelines that ensure appropriate, safe and environmentally sound private-sector travel to the Antarctic: regulations and restrictions on numbers of people ashore; staff-to-passenger ratios; site-specific and activity guidelines; wildlife watching; pre- and post-visit activity reporting; passenger, crew and staff briefings; previous Antarctic experience for tour staff; contingency and emergency medical evacuation plans; and more.
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Currently, more than 100 Antarctica-bound outfitters are voluntary members of @iaato_org. Together we have established extensive procedures and guidelines that ensure appropriate, safe and environmentally sound private-sector travel to the Antarctic: regulations and restrictions on numbers of people ashore; staff-to-passenger ratios; site-specific and activity guidelines; wildlife watching; pre- and post-visit activity reporting; passenger, crew and staff briefings; previous Antarctic experience for tour staff; contingency and emergency medical evacuation plans; and more. ©️ @glr.photo #iaato30 #weareiaato #peaceandscience #antarcticambassadors #antarctica #loveantarctica #responsibletourism #responsibletravel ![We love seeing your images. To have your photographs shared across our Antarctic Ambassador channels, tag us in your posts or use the hashtag #antarcticambassadors.
We love this expressive Adelie, captured on camera by @rodrigotapiawildlifephoto on Petermann Island.
Have you got any stunning images you'd love to share? Tag us in!
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We love seeing your images. To have your photographs shared across our Antarctic Ambassador channels, tag us in your posts or use the hashtag #antarcticambassadors. We love this expressive Adelie, captured on camera by @rodrigotapiawildlifephoto on Petermann Island. Have you got any stunning images you'd love to share? Tag us in! #antarcticambassadors #featuredphoto #adeliepenguin #wildlife #wildlifephotography #penguin #antarctica #loveantarctica #polarphotographers ![Part of the wonder of Antarctica is its unpredictability. Don’t forget, while it may be the most untouched place on Earth, it’s also the most hostile. Bad weather or moving icebergs can scupper expedition plans, which is why IAATO Operators do not have fixed itineraries when visiting the Antarctic Peninsula.
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Part of the wonder of Antarctica is its unpredictability. Don’t forget, while it may be the most untouched place on Earth, it’s also the most hostile. Bad weather or moving icebergs can scupper expedition plans, which is why IAATO Operators do not have fixed itineraries when visiting the Antarctic Peninsula. #weareiaato #iaato30 #antarcticambassadors #peaceandscience #responsibletravel #antarctica #expedition ![Sara Jenner and HappyWhale are building a leopard seal catalogue in the hope of learning more about these incredible apex predators - but they need your photos!
HappyWhale is already used extensively for Humpback whale ID and remote tracking, and their aim is to use this citizen science platform to attempt the same success for one of Antarctica's most fascinating species.
If you have leopard seal photos and would like to support this exciting project, there are two ways you can submit images:
1. Upload your image directly on to Happywhale.com , if you do this you will get notifications when your animal is matched and seen again as the platform withholds all contributors information.
2. Or send them directly to Sara at sara_83@hotmail.co.uk and she will upload them on your behalf.
The ideal ID photo is the left hand-side of the face, but Sara and the HappyWhale team will gladly accept any image you have.
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Sara Jenner and HappyWhale are building a leopard seal catalogue in the hope of learning more about these incredible apex predators - but they need your photos! HappyWhale is already used extensively for Humpback whale ID and remote tracking, and their aim is to use this citizen science platform to attempt the same success for one of Antarctica's most fascinating species. If you have leopard seal photos and would like to support this exciting project, there are two ways you can submit images: 1. Upload your image directly on to Happywhale.com , if you do this you will get notifications when your animal is matched and seen again as the platform withholds all contributors information. 2. Or send them directly to Sara at sara_83@hotmail.co.uk and she will upload them on your behalf. The ideal ID photo is the left hand-side of the face, but Sara and the HappyWhale team will gladly accept any image you have. #happywhale #leoapardseal #science #wildlife #research #supportingscience #peaceandscience #loveantarctica #antarctica #citizenscience #weareiaato #antarcticambassadors #sarajenner ![MEET AN ANTARCTIC AMBASSADOR // Hello, I’m Gerard Baker (find me @gerardbaker8). I have a passion for polar regions that has seen me spend my working life on the Antarctic continent in a variety of roles. It was my privilege to have over wintered at the British Antarctic bases of Rothera and Halley multiple times, and I love the ‘deep south’ following several seasons at Patriot Hills for ANI. My first contact with the expedition cruise industry was when I hitched a ride to work for a season at Port Lockroy in 2006.
Having worked in the Falklands making documentaries for the BBC, it was inevitable that I would find a way to get to South Georgia which I did as part of a BBC film crew on Jerome Poncet's yacht Golden Fleece. Since I first visited in 1994/5, I have found various ways to spend extended periods of time on the islands, writing, recording and being a part of the rat eradication project, as head chef. Most recently, I have established senior roles in several expedition companies as well as establishing my own in 2020. My passion for history and conservation are at the core of my guiding principles and I spend most of my time on ships mentoring and training new staff.
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MEET AN ANTARCTIC AMBASSADOR // Hello, I’m Gerard Baker (find me @gerardbaker8). I have a passion for polar regions that has seen me spend my working life on the Antarctic continent in a variety of roles. It was my privilege to have over wintered at the British Antarctic bases of Rothera and Halley multiple times, and I love the ‘deep south’ following several seasons at Patriot Hills for ANI. My first contact with the expedition cruise industry was when I hitched a ride to work for a season at Port Lockroy in 2006. Having worked in the Falklands making documentaries for the BBC, it was inevitable that I would find a way to get to South Georgia which I did as part of a BBC film crew on Jerome Poncet's yacht Golden Fleece. Since I first visited in 1994/5, I have found various ways to spend extended periods of time on the islands, writing, recording and being a part of the rat eradication project, as head chef. Most recently, I have established senior roles in several expedition companies as well as establishing my own in 2020. My passion for history and conservation are at the core of my guiding principles and I spend most of my time on ships mentoring and training new staff. #antarcticambassadors #peaceandscience #weareiaato #iaato30 #loveantarctica #antarctica ![It’s a story probably as old as time (well, almost) – you make a new year’s resolution on December 31, and by February it’s already long forgotten or simply fallen by the wayside. Don't worry, Antarctic Ambassadors has you covered. If you’re looking for a new (manageable) pledge for 2021, we have the answer for you in five simple words: Refuse. Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. Rot.
Check out our latest blog (link in bio) for your guide to making an impact this year.
#weareiaato #iaato30 #antarcticambassadors #environment #peaceandscience #responsibletravel #antarctica #reuse #reduce #recycle #newyearsresolution #2021]()
It’s a story probably as old as time (well, almost) – you make a new year’s resolution on December 31, and by February it’s already long forgotten or simply fallen by the wayside. Don't worry, Antarctic Ambassadors has you covered. If you’re looking for a new (manageable) pledge for 2021, we have the answer for you in five simple words: Refuse. Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. Rot. Check out our latest blog (link in bio) for your guide to making an impact this year. #weareiaato #iaato30 #antarcticambassadors #environment #peaceandscience #responsibletravel #antarctica #reuse #reduce #recycle #newyearsresolution #2021 ![Down with the Anti-Skua Propaganda! These Polar Pantomime Villains Deserve a Second Chance! Conservation biologist, polar guide and Skua PR man Doug Gualtieri gets some things off his chest in our latest blog over on the IAATO website (link in bio) ⠀
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Down with the Anti-Skua Propaganda! These Polar Pantomime Villains Deserve a Second Chance! Conservation biologist, polar guide and Skua PR man Doug Gualtieri gets some things off his chest in our latest blog over on the IAATO website (link in bio) ⠀ ⠀ Head back here after you've read it and tell us... has Doug changed your mind about the Skua? ⠀ ⠀ #skua #polarbirds #polarpredators #ornithology #foodchain #seabirds #southernocean #circleoflife #antarcticambassadors #blog #blogging #antarctica #loveantarctica #peaceandscience #weareiaato ![Providing the lifeblood of the Antarctic ecosystem, dense swarms of krill help to support the Southern Ocean animal population and remind us that Antarctica’s wildlife are inextricably interconnected.
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Providing the lifeblood of the Antarctic ecosystem, dense swarms of krill help to support the Southern Ocean animal population and remind us that Antarctica’s wildlife are inextricably interconnected. ⠀ © @sebakamin ⠀ ⠀ #loveantarctica #oneplanet #antarcticambassadors #weareiaato #responsibletravel #tinybutmighty #krill #whale #antarcticwildlife ![Antarctica’s wild landscapes and powerful winds are part and parcel of any expedition south. From the windswept Antarctic Peninsula in January 2020, IAATO’s Director of Environment & Science Coordination, Amanda Lynnes, delves further into why she thinks sustainable living and travelling with ethical companies is important on a global scale. ⠀
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Antarctica’s wild landscapes and powerful winds are part and parcel of any expedition south. From the windswept Antarctic Peninsula in January 2020, IAATO’s Director of Environment & Science Coordination, Amanda Lynnes, delves further into why she thinks sustainable living and travelling with ethical companies is important on a global scale. ⠀ ⠀ Find out more about how @iaato_org members work to keep Antarctica one of the most preserved regions on the planet at iaato.org ⠀ ⠀ © @hellamartensphoto ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ # #iaato30 #responsibletravel #peaceandscience #loveantarctica #iaato #penguins #antarctica #antarcticaexpedition #optoutside #wanderlust #antarcticaphotography #nature #antarcticambassadors ![It's Penguin Awareness Day! Did you know...? On approach to shore in Antarctica, birds such as penguins may be subject to disturbance by small boat operations close to approved landing sites or colonies. Visitors should approach or depart a landing site or colony slowly to minimize any disturbance. @iaato_org expedition guides will assess the best landing point – ideally as far from groups of birds as possible (particularly ⠀
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It's Penguin Awareness Day! Did you know...? On approach to shore in Antarctica, birds such as penguins may be subject to disturbance by small boat operations close to approved landing sites or colonies. Visitors should approach or depart a landing site or colony slowly to minimize any disturbance. @iaato_org expedition guides will assess the best landing point – ideally as far from groups of birds as possible (particularly ⠀ important if birds are moulting near the shore). ⠀ ⠀ ©️ @glr.photo ⠀ ⠀ #weareiaato #iaato30 #antarcticambassadors #peaceandscience #responsibletravel #antarctica #loveantarctica ![Despite known introductions of non-native species, Antarctica remains a relatively pristine environment. Human activity has the potential to act as a vector for non-native species. Across the continent, science programs and tour operators are working to minimize the risk of humans being a vector for transporting non-native species into and within the Antarctic. ⠀
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Despite known introductions of non-native species, Antarctica remains a relatively pristine environment. Human activity has the potential to act as a vector for non-native species. Across the continent, science programs and tour operators are working to minimize the risk of humans being a vector for transporting non-native species into and within the Antarctic. ⠀ ⠀ #weareiaato #iaato30 #antarcticambassadors #peaceandscience #responsibletravel #antarctica #responsibletourism #loveantarctica #quotes #sirernestshackleton #shackleton #polarquotes ![Want to have your own Antarctic wildlife images showcased on our page? Tag us in your shots for a chance to be a featured photographer. ⠀
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Want to have your own Antarctic wildlife images showcased on our page? Tag us in your shots for a chance to be a featured photographer. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ © @discoverantarctica ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #antarctica #nature #whales #whale #wildlife #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #photography #expedition #polar #antartida #antarcticambassadors #loveantarctica #responsibletravel #peaceandscience #weareiaato ![MEET AN ANTARCTIC AMBASSADOR Hi! I am Mandy Speers Volpe (@mandyspeersvolpe), winner of the @iaato_org 30th Anniversary Logo Colouring Competition, Ernest Shackleton obsessive and – now – Antarctic Ambassador.
I was moved to enter the contest after taking a life changing trip to the Antarctic Peninsula with an IAATO member operator, following my battle with breast cancer. I have had a huge smile on my face since learning that I had won - swipe to see my design. Antarctica has such a special place in my heart. It was a huge part of my healing and it brought my husband and I even closer together for having shared in the experience of being there.
Until I travelled there, I had no idea about all the efforts to preserve and protect Antarctica. On day one we watched the mandatory briefing on all the guidelines we have to follow as responsible visitors and it just blew me away, and made me reflect on how we live our lives at home.”
When my husband Noel and I arrived home, we began transitioning to plastic-free living; we stopped using single-use water bottles at the gym and rejected everyday disposable plastics. Seeing how much effort goes in to protecting such a special place like Antarctica made us think about the small changes we could make to support that mission. We are so much more mindful of waste now, from having a water cooler at home and using reusable bottles to not taking single-use items away with us when we travel.
To many, I think Antarctica is just another cold and remote place, but through sharing stories of its history, the wildlife and the pristine nature of the region, we can educate people to treasure it, to make changes to help preserve it and support those who work so diligently to see it protected.
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MEET AN ANTARCTIC AMBASSADOR Hi! I am Mandy Speers Volpe (@mandyspeersvolpe), winner of the @iaato_org 30th Anniversary Logo Colouring Competition, Ernest Shackleton obsessive and – now – Antarctic Ambassador. I was moved to enter the contest after taking a life changing trip to the Antarctic Peninsula with an IAATO member operator, following my battle with breast cancer. I have had a huge smile on my face since learning that I had won - swipe to see my design. Antarctica has such a special place in my heart. It was a huge part of my healing and it brought my husband and I even closer together for having shared in the experience of being there. Until I travelled there, I had no idea about all the efforts to preserve and protect Antarctica. On day one we watched the mandatory briefing on all the guidelines we have to follow as responsible visitors and it just blew me away, and made me reflect on how we live our lives at home.” When my husband Noel and I arrived home, we began transitioning to plastic-free living; we stopped using single-use water bottles at the gym and rejected everyday disposable plastics. Seeing how much effort goes in to protecting such a special place like Antarctica made us think about the small changes we could make to support that mission. We are so much more mindful of waste now, from having a water cooler at home and using reusable bottles to not taking single-use items away with us when we travel. To many, I think Antarctica is just another cold and remote place, but through sharing stories of its history, the wildlife and the pristine nature of the region, we can educate people to treasure it, to make changes to help preserve it and support those who work so diligently to see it protected. #antarcticambassador #iaato30 #colouringcompetition #weareiaato #survivor #antarctica #loveantarctica #competitionwinner ![Before you head to Antarctica, it is essential that clean and examine all clothing thoroughly, including pockets, seams, Velcro® fasteners, and boot soles for dirt and organic material. A thorough cleaning is recommended to prevent transportation of non-native species to the white continent. ⠀
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Before you head to Antarctica, it is essential that clean and examine all clothing thoroughly, including pockets, seams, Velcro® fasteners, and boot soles for dirt and organic material. A thorough cleaning is recommended to prevent transportation of non-native species to the white continent. ⠀ ⠀ ©️ Kim Crosbie ⠀ ⠀ #weareiaato #iaato30 #antarcticambassadors #peaceandscience #responsibletravel #antarctica ![The Southern Giant Petrel, Macronectes giganteus, is the largest petrel species, nearing the size of small albatrosses but with shorter, narrower wings and a humpbacked shape. They can be found between subantarctic and Antarctic latitudes. ⠀
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The Southern Giant Petrel, Macronectes giganteus, is the largest petrel species, nearing the size of small albatrosses but with shorter, narrower wings and a humpbacked shape. They can be found between subantarctic and Antarctic latitudes. ⠀ ⠀ Has anyone else spotted this mammoth bird while on expedition? ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ © @machu.travel ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #antarctica #nature #birds #wildlife #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #photography #expedition #polar #antartida #antarcticambassadors #loveantarctica #responsibletravel #peaceandscience #weareiaato ![With more than 200 annual departures to the Antarctic, tour vessels offer an important opportunity for researchers and science programs. Between November and March every year there are frequent departures from Ushuaia to the South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula, providing a cost-effective transport link. ⠀
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With more than 200 annual departures to the Antarctic, tour vessels offer an important opportunity for researchers and science programs. Between November and March every year there are frequent departures from Ushuaia to the South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula, providing a cost-effective transport link. ⠀ ⠀ ©️ @fooswanderings ⠀ ⠀ #weareiaato #iaato30 #antarcticambassadors #supportingscience #peaceandscience #responsibletravel #antarctica #science #scienceandresearch ![Antarctica represents a more profound manifestation of international peace than any other place in the world – managed in the past half-century through the Antarctic Treaty’s unprecedented global cooperation of more than 50 countries, and formally designated a “natural reserve dedicated to peace and science.” ⠀
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Antarctica represents a more profound manifestation of international peace than any other place in the world – managed in the past half-century through the Antarctic Treaty’s unprecedented global cooperation of more than 50 countries, and formally designated a “natural reserve dedicated to peace and science.” ⠀ ⠀ ©️ @glr.photo ⠀ #antarctica #loveantarctica #antarctictreaty #peaceandscience #weareiaato #antarcticambassadors #preservation #conservation #peace ![Penguins and seals are magnificent creatures and fascinating to watch, but IAATO supported visitors to Antarctica are not permitted to approach wildlife on shore at a distance of less than five metres, including camera lenses or other equipment. These minimum distance rules avoid causing birds and seals any concern or distress. Moving quietly and slowly is the best way to take in the splendour of your surroundings while observing these amazing creatures as they go about their daily business. ⠀
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Penguins and seals are magnificent creatures and fascinating to watch, but IAATO supported visitors to Antarctica are not permitted to approach wildlife on shore at a distance of less than five metres, including camera lenses or other equipment. These minimum distance rules avoid causing birds and seals any concern or distress. Moving quietly and slowly is the best way to take in the splendour of your surroundings while observing these amazing creatures as they go about their daily business. ⠀ ⠀ How many Antarctic penguins can you name? Answer in the comments. ⠀ ©️ @steffopolar ⠀ #penguins #wildlife #wildlifeprotection #nature #antarctica #responsibletravel #responsibletourism #loveantarctica #weareiaato #guidelines #iaatoguidelines #peaceandscience ![American best-selling writer and mountaineer John Krakauer says it all in this glorious quote. ⠀
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American best-selling writer and mountaineer John Krakauer says it all in this glorious quote. ⠀ ⠀ How would you describe Antarctica? Tell us in the comments. ⠀ ⠀ #antarctica #loveantarctica #antarcticambassadors #quote #polarquotes #johnkrakauer #weareiaato ![Friends, guides, photographer and travellers, Antarctic Ambassador Sara Jenner needs your help! Sara and Happywhale are helping to build a leopard seal catalogue in the hope of learning a little bit more about these incredible apex predators. HappyWhale is already used extensively for Humpback whale ID and remote tracking, and their aim is to use this citizen science platform to attempt the same success for one of Antarctica's most fascinating species.
If you have leopard seal photos and would like to support this fascinating project, there are two ways you can submit images: ⠀
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Friends, guides, photographer and travellers, Antarctic Ambassador Sara Jenner needs your help! Sara and Happywhale are helping to build a leopard seal catalogue in the hope of learning a little bit more about these incredible apex predators. HappyWhale is already used extensively for Humpback whale ID and remote tracking, and their aim is to use this citizen science platform to attempt the same success for one of Antarctica's most fascinating species. If you have leopard seal photos and would like to support this fascinating project, there are two ways you can submit images: ⠀ 1. Upload your image directly on to Happywhale.com , if you do this you will get notifications when your animal is matched and seen again as the platform withholds all contributors information. ⠀ 2. Or send them directly to Sara at sara_83@hotmail.co.uk and she will upload them on your behalf. ⠀ ⠀ The ideal ID photo is the left hand-side of the face, but Sara and the HappyWhale team will gladly accept any image you have. ⠀ ⠀ #happywhale #leoapardseal #science #wildlife #research #supportingscience #peaceandscience #loveantarctica #antarctica #citizenscience #weareiaato #antarcticambassadors #sarajenner ![MEET AN ANTARCTIC AMBASSADOR Hello, my name is Robin Aiello and I LOVE Antarctica. It is my passion. I loved Antarctica from the first time I debarked our Hercules C-130 and set foot on the frozen ice of McMurdo Sound, Ross Sea in November 1988. I was part of a team of six scuba divers from Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute (Florida), funded by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), to investigate the diversity of jellyfish and pteropods in the Ross Sea. ⠀
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For three months we lived in tents at Cape Evans, diving under the 5m thick sea ice. In those days, the gear was not as advanced as it is today, and I remember being cold – colder than cold – submerged in -1.9C waters! Since we were diving in depths of more than 2000m (called blue-water diving) we felt like we were on a spacewalk – suspended in the middle of nowhere. Sometimes there was nothing to see, but other times we were surrounded by Emperor penguins on their way to forage, or saw Orcas swim past in the distance, or approached by curious Weddell Seals. ⠀
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I always wanted to return to Antarctica, and my dream came true in 1998 when I was approached by an @iaato_org member operator to join their team for their inaugural voyage to the Antarctic Peninsula. Since then, I return every year, spending three months onboard expedition ships guiding, educating and sharing my passion with guests from all over the world. One of my proudest personal accomplishments is that just recently, I have had two researchers confirm that it seems like I was the first woman scuba diver in Antarctica. ⠀
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Antarctica is not just a place, but a state of mind. It is a place of stunning beauty, a deep calmness with majestic scenery. ⠀
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MEET AN ANTARCTIC AMBASSADOR Hello, my name is Robin Aiello and I LOVE Antarctica. It is my passion. I loved Antarctica from the first time I debarked our Hercules C-130 and set foot on the frozen ice of McMurdo Sound, Ross Sea in November 1988. I was part of a team of six scuba divers from Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute (Florida), funded by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), to investigate the diversity of jellyfish and pteropods in the Ross Sea. ⠀ ⠀ For three months we lived in tents at Cape Evans, diving under the 5m thick sea ice. In those days, the gear was not as advanced as it is today, and I remember being cold – colder than cold – submerged in -1.9C waters! Since we were diving in depths of more than 2000m (called blue-water diving) we felt like we were on a spacewalk – suspended in the middle of nowhere. Sometimes there was nothing to see, but other times we were surrounded by Emperor penguins on their way to forage, or saw Orcas swim past in the distance, or approached by curious Weddell Seals. ⠀ ⠀ I always wanted to return to Antarctica, and my dream came true in 1998 when I was approached by an @iaato_org member operator to join their team for their inaugural voyage to the Antarctic Peninsula. Since then, I return every year, spending three months onboard expedition ships guiding, educating and sharing my passion with guests from all over the world. One of my proudest personal accomplishments is that just recently, I have had two researchers confirm that it seems like I was the first woman scuba diver in Antarctica. ⠀ ⠀ Antarctica is not just a place, but a state of mind. It is a place of stunning beauty, a deep calmness with majestic scenery. ⠀ ⠀ In the words of Andrew Denton, “If Antarctica were music it would be Mozart. Art, and it would be Michelangelo. Literature, and it would be Shakespeare. And yet it is something even greater; the only place on earth that is still as it should be. May we never tame it.” ⠀ ⠀ #meetanantarcticambassador #loveantarctica #weareiaato #antarcticambassadors #responsibletravel #explore #expedition #polar #polardiver #womeninscience #womeninpolarresearch #polarwomen ![The Skua – a magnificent, beautiful and crucial member of the Antarctic ecosystem, but one often painted as the bad guy; the egg-stealing, penguin chick murdering polar pantomime villain. This mischaracterisation is a matter conservation biologist and polar guide, Doug Gualtieri, has made his mission to change. Read all about it in his upcoming blog, later this month. ⠀
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The Skua – a magnificent, beautiful and crucial member of the Antarctic ecosystem, but one often painted as the bad guy; the egg-stealing, penguin chick murdering polar pantomime villain. This mischaracterisation is a matter conservation biologist and polar guide, Doug Gualtieri, has made his mission to change. Read all about it in his upcoming blog, later this month. ⠀ ⠀ What's your favourite polar predator? ⠀ ⠀ ©️ Doug Gualtieri ⠀ ⠀ #skua #polarbirds #predators #southernocean #seabirds #pantomimevillain #environment #ornithology #birds #antarctica #loveantarctica #antarcticambassadors #weareiaato ![Did you know...? Antarctic visitors are not simply left to their own devices. There is a strict limit to guests ashore at one time, a minimum 1:20 ratio of field staff to guests during landings and each approved site has its own specific guidelines which instruct where guests can walk and – more importantly – where they can’t. Site management is all part of putting the needs of Antarctica’s landscape and wildlife before the whims of human visitors. ⠀
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Did you know...? Antarctic visitors are not simply left to their own devices. There is a strict limit to guests ashore at one time, a minimum 1:20 ratio of field staff to guests during landings and each approved site has its own specific guidelines which instruct where guests can walk and – more importantly – where they can’t. Site management is all part of putting the needs of Antarctica’s landscape and wildlife before the whims of human visitors. ⠀ ⠀ ©️ Allison Cusick ⠀ ⠀ #responsibletravel #responsibletourism #environment #noplanetb #antarcticambassadors #ambassadorship #weareiaato #peaceandscience #loveantarctica #antarctica ![Research in the polar regions is notoriously expensive and limited due to remoteness and seasonal accessibility, so travelling to Antarctica with an IAATO operator provides an exceptional opportunity to support science.
"Citizen science" is the collection of data by polar travellers and guides for projects developed by professional scientists. By harnessing the collective power of this community, we are contributing towards globally important research while enjoying fun, hands-on learning opportunities. This can deepen visitor understanding of, and appreciation for, Antarctica’s special values, contributing towards the ongoing conservation of the continent and the surrounding ocean that we all love.
How would you like to contribute to polar research? Tell us in the comments.
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Research in the polar regions is notoriously expensive and limited due to remoteness and seasonal accessibility, so travelling to Antarctica with an IAATO operator provides an exceptional opportunity to support science. "Citizen science" is the collection of data by polar travellers and guides for projects developed by professional scientists. By harnessing the collective power of this community, we are contributing towards globally important research while enjoying fun, hands-on learning opportunities. This can deepen visitor understanding of, and appreciation for, Antarctica’s special values, contributing towards the ongoing conservation of the continent and the surrounding ocean that we all love. How would you like to contribute to polar research? Tell us in the comments. ©️ Allison Cusick #citizenscience #science #polarscience #supportscience #peaceandscience #antarctica #loveantarctica #research #antarcticambassadors #weareiaato ![Part of the wonder of Antarctica is its unpredictability. Don’t forget, while it may be the most untouched, it’s also the most hostile place on Earth. Bad weather or moving icebergs can often scupper already flexible itineraries, so Antarctic expeditions should be approached with an open mind...
Have you experienced Antarctica's unpredictable nature? Comment below...
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Part of the wonder of Antarctica is its unpredictability. Don’t forget, while it may be the most untouched, it’s also the most hostile place on Earth. Bad weather or moving icebergs can often scupper already flexible itineraries, so Antarctic expeditions should be approached with an open mind... Have you experienced Antarctica's unpredictable nature? Comment below... ©️ Allison Cusick #gowiththeflow #antarctica #loveantarctica #antarcticambassadors #expecttheunexpected #weareiaato #responsibletravel #responsibletourism #wild #expedition #explore ![The Gentoo penguin is one of only two of the Antarctic Peninsula's red-billed penguins (the other being the Macaroni). Gregarious by nature, they rarely stray far from their breeding colonies. ⠀
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The Gentoo penguin is one of only two of the Antarctic Peninsula's red-billed penguins (the other being the Macaroni). Gregarious by nature, they rarely stray far from their breeding colonies. ⠀ ⠀ Did you know...? Those visiting the Peninsula with an IAATO-member operator are subject to guidelines created to protect wildlife, such as penguins, from disturbance. Visitors exploring landing sites should walk slowly or simply sit and watch the animals and avoid blocking ‘walkways’ in colonies as well as water entry and exit points. ⠀ ©️ Thank you to @laurenfarmer for this wonderful photo. ⠀ #gentoo #penguin #penguinfacts #penguins #antarctica #loveantarctica #nature #wildlife #antarcticambassadors #weareiaato #guidelines #IAATOguidelines #responsibletourism #responsibletravel ![Few people can communicate the unpredictable nature of Antarctica as eloquently as Robert Falcon Scott did, here. How would you describe the White Continent? Add you own description in the comments below... ⠀
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Few people can communicate the unpredictable nature of Antarctica as eloquently as Robert Falcon Scott did, here. How would you describe the White Continent? Add you own description in the comments below... ⠀ ⠀ #quotes #robertfalconscott #polarquotes #antarctica #loveantarctica #antarcticambassadors #explorer #adventure #weareiaato
