• In need of a giggle? A recent study published in Science of the Total Environment has found that king penguin guano found on sub-Antarctic islands produces clouds of nitrous oxide, better known as laughing gas! No wonder we're all hopping mad for these little chaps. ⠀ ⠀ Full article: https://loom.ly/7tgEYsM ⠀ Image credit - @thetravellingelf ⠀ ⠀ #penguins #haveagiggle #newstudy #penguinpoop #funfact #hoppingmad #peaceandscience #loveantarctica #responsibletravel #antarcticambassadors #weareiaato
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    In need of a giggle? A recent study published in Science of the Total Environment has found that king penguin guano found on sub-Antarctic islands produces clouds of nitrous oxide, better known as laughing gas! No wonder we're all hopping mad for these little chaps. ⠀ ⠀ Full article: https://loom.ly/7tgEYsM ⠀ Image credit - @thetravellingelf ⠀ ⠀ #penguins #haveagiggle #newstudy #penguinpoop #funfact #hoppingmad #peaceandscience #loveantarctica #responsibletravel #antarcticambassadors #weareiaato
  • For the majority of people travelling to Antarctica or the sub-Antarctic, the spectacle of albatrosses and petrels signals the approach of a whole new world. Even seasoned travellers never fail to marvel at their grace and beauty as they glide between often-thunderous waves. They evoke mystery, wonderment and reflection. As Antarctic Ambassadors, we are embracing the arrival of World Albatross Day in 2020 as inspiration to foster global collaboration to save these iconic birds. ⠀ ⠀ Learn more about World Albatross Day 2020 and IAATO's support at the ACAP website: https://bit.ly/IAATOandWorldAlbatrossDay ⠀ ⠀ Image - Cleaning kit aboard an IAATO tourist vessel, photograph courtesy of Kim Crosbie ⠀ ⠀ #WAD2020 #WorldAlbatrossDay #Albatross #ACAP #peaceandscience #responsibletravel #loveantarctica #wildlife #weareiaato #antarcticambassadors #ACAP
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    For the majority of people travelling to Antarctica or the sub-Antarctic, the spectacle of albatrosses and petrels signals the approach of a whole new world. Even seasoned travellers never fail to marvel at their grace and beauty as they glide between often-thunderous waves. They evoke mystery, wonderment and reflection. As Antarctic Ambassadors, we are embracing the arrival of World Albatross Day in 2020 as inspiration to foster global collaboration to save these iconic birds. ⠀ ⠀ Learn more about World Albatross Day 2020 and IAATO's support at the ACAP website: https://bit.ly/IAATOandWorldAlbatrossDay ⠀ ⠀ Image - Cleaning kit aboard an IAATO tourist vessel, photograph courtesy of Kim Crosbie ⠀ ⠀ #WAD2020 #WorldAlbatrossDay #Albatross #ACAP #peaceandscience #responsibletravel #loveantarctica #wildlife #weareiaato #antarcticambassadors #ACAP
  • SOUNDS OF ANTARCTICA | Captured at Paradise Harbour during the 2019/20 Antarctic season, the soothing sounds of nature in this week’s sound bite are bringing us a well-earned moment of calm. Close your eyes and listen for the low hum of the tender boat amongst the cries of gentoo penguins. © Malin Hanning #isolationsalvation #weareiaato #antarcticambassadors #responsibletravel #soundsofantarctica #selfisolation #loveantarctica #takeabreath #breatheasy #stayhome
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    SOUNDS OF ANTARCTICA | Captured at Paradise Harbour during the 2019/20 Antarctic season, the soothing sounds of nature in this week’s sound bite are bringing us a well-earned moment of calm. Close your eyes and listen for the low hum of the tender boat amongst the cries of gentoo penguins. © Malin Hanning #isolationsalvation #weareiaato #antarcticambassadors #responsibletravel #soundsofantarctica #selfisolation #loveantarctica #takeabreath #breatheasy #stayhome
  • Providing the lifeblood of the Antarctic ecosystem, dense swarms of krill help to support the mighty humpback whale population in the Southern Ocean and remind us that Antarctica’s wildlife are inextricably interconnected. Today we support the 2020 #InternationalDayofBiologicalDiversity and find this year’s theme especially poignant; ‘Our solutions are in nature’. ⠀ ⠀ © @sebakamin ⠀ ⠀ #IDBD2020 #naturefirst #loveantarctica #oneplanet #antarcticambassadors #weareiaato #responsibletravel #tinybutmighty #krill #whale #antarcticwildlife
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    Providing the lifeblood of the Antarctic ecosystem, dense swarms of krill help to support the mighty humpback whale population in the Southern Ocean and remind us that Antarctica’s wildlife are inextricably interconnected. Today we support the 2020 #InternationalDayofBiologicalDiversity and find this year’s theme especially poignant; ‘Our solutions are in nature’. ⠀ ⠀ © @sebakamin ⠀ ⠀ #IDBD2020 #naturefirst #loveantarctica #oneplanet #antarcticambassadors #weareiaato #responsibletravel #tinybutmighty #krill #whale #antarcticwildlife
  • @iaato_org has launched its new website – complete with a page for our Antarctic Ambassadors! As well as information about IAATO and its mission to have no more than a minor or transitory impact on the Antarctic environment, you will also find all of our recent news and blogs. Head over to iaato.org and explore away! ⠀ ⠀ #loveantarctica #weareiaato #newsite #websitelaunch #responsibletravel #launchday #antarcticambassadors
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    @iaato_org has launched its new website – complete with a page for our Antarctic Ambassadors! As well as information about IAATO and its mission to have no more than a minor or transitory impact on the Antarctic environment, you will also find all of our recent news and blogs. Head over to iaato.org and explore away! ⠀ ⠀ #loveantarctica #weareiaato #newsite #websitelaunch #responsibletravel #launchday #antarcticambassadors
  • In the latest blog in our #isolationsalvation series, veteran polar scientist Peter Convey talks about the new normal, the importance of eating and creating a sense of occasion. Check out his guest blog: https://bit.ly/copingwithlockdown ⠀ ⠀ © Peter Convey ⠀ ⠀ #isolationsalvation #polarscientist #toptips #isolationadvice #antarcticambassadors #weareiaato
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    In the latest blog in our #isolationsalvation series, veteran polar scientist Peter Convey talks about the new normal, the importance of eating and creating a sense of occasion. Check out his guest blog: https://bit.ly/copingwithlockdown ⠀ ⠀ © Peter Convey ⠀ ⠀ #isolationsalvation #polarscientist #toptips #isolationadvice #antarcticambassadors #weareiaato
  • Looking for suggestions to keep the little ones busy? @royalmuseumsgreenwich has come up with the perfect way to spend an afternoon, making your very own penguin finger puppet! https://loom.ly/8bCgS0s ⠀ ⠀ You could even take your crafternoon to the next level by making a puppet for each of these penguin species…#getcreative ⠀ ⠀ King Penguin © @markjgrn Gentoo Penguin © @onlyonewild ⠀ Adelie and chinstrap penguins © @shijojo22 ⠀ ⠀ #crafternoon #getcrafty #royalmuseumgreenwich #homeschooling #antarcticambassadors #fingerpuppets #stayhome
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    Looking for suggestions to keep the little ones busy? @royalmuseumsgreenwich has come up with the perfect way to spend an afternoon, making your very own penguin finger puppet! https://loom.ly/8bCgS0s ⠀ ⠀ You could even take your crafternoon to the next level by making a puppet for each of these penguin species…#getcreative ⠀ ⠀ King Penguin © @markjgrn Gentoo Penguin © @onlyonewild ⠀ Adelie and chinstrap penguins © @shijojo22 ⠀ ⠀ #crafternoon #getcrafty #royalmuseumgreenwich #homeschooling #antarcticambassadors #fingerpuppets #stayhome
  • MEET AN ANTARCTIC AMBASSADOR | Hi! My name is Lauren Farmer and I’m an expedition leader across distant latitudes from the Antarctic Peninsula, to the Norwegian and Russian Arctic. It was a wandering path of life experience which led me to work in the polar regions. ⠀ ⠀ Born in Lismore, Australia, I spent my formative years in the mid-west of the United States and, following an interest in the entertainment industry, I initially studied in Los Angeles before spending a decade working in television marketing in New York City. An enthusiasm for storytelling led to an exciting career as a travel and portrait photographer and this is where I was first introduced to the polar regions. ⠀ ⠀ Now in my seventh year as a polar guide, the Antarctic Peninsula is beginning to feel like a second home and is truly the most beautiful and magnificent place on earth. ⠀ ⠀ While the frozen south has definitely captured my heart, I have also journeyed to the North Pole 15 times as co-lead on a project collecting sea ice and atmospheric data in the hope of contributing to a better understanding of our changing climate. ⠀ ⠀ I’m a proud fellow of The Explorers Club and have a passion for the intersection of tourism and science and how the polar tourism industry can support ongoing research at the poles. Most recently I co-founded the Polar Citizen Science Collective, a non-profit organization which facilitates ship-based citizen science programs. ⠀ ⠀ Not only did my first taste of Antarctica back in 2012 dramatically alter the professional course of my life, it introduced me to so many of my closest friends, one of whom became my partner. Life works in weird and wonderful ways! ⠀ ⠀ #meetanantarcticambassador #loveantarctica #weareiaato #antarcticambassador #responsibletravel
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    MEET AN ANTARCTIC AMBASSADOR | Hi! My name is Lauren Farmer and I’m an expedition leader across distant latitudes from the Antarctic Peninsula, to the Norwegian and Russian Arctic. It was a wandering path of life experience which led me to work in the polar regions. ⠀ ⠀ Born in Lismore, Australia, I spent my formative years in the mid-west of the United States and, following an interest in the entertainment industry, I initially studied in Los Angeles before spending a decade working in television marketing in New York City. An enthusiasm for storytelling led to an exciting career as a travel and portrait photographer and this is where I was first introduced to the polar regions. ⠀ ⠀ Now in my seventh year as a polar guide, the Antarctic Peninsula is beginning to feel like a second home and is truly the most beautiful and magnificent place on earth. ⠀ ⠀ While the frozen south has definitely captured my heart, I have also journeyed to the North Pole 15 times as co-lead on a project collecting sea ice and atmospheric data in the hope of contributing to a better understanding of our changing climate. ⠀ ⠀ I’m a proud fellow of The Explorers Club and have a passion for the intersection of tourism and science and how the polar tourism industry can support ongoing research at the poles. Most recently I co-founded the Polar Citizen Science Collective, a non-profit organization which facilitates ship-based citizen science programs. ⠀ ⠀ Not only did my first taste of Antarctica back in 2012 dramatically alter the professional course of my life, it introduced me to so many of my closest friends, one of whom became my partner. Life works in weird and wonderful ways! ⠀ ⠀ #meetanantarcticambassador #loveantarctica #weareiaato #antarcticambassador #responsibletravel
  • As we navigate through the challenges of self-isolation the world over, patience and calm become invaluable tools to help us adapt to the new normal. Offering some much needed #isolationsalvation, our latest blog details 10 of the top polar movies to keep you occupied during lockdown. Link in bio... ⠀ ⠀ © @shijojo22 ⠀ ⠀ #isolationsalvation #antarcticambassadors #weareiaato #loveantarctica #responsible travel #lockdown #polar #topten #popcorn #blog #movienight
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    As we navigate through the challenges of self-isolation the world over, patience and calm become invaluable tools to help us adapt to the new normal. Offering some much needed #isolationsalvation, our latest blog details 10 of the top polar movies to keep you occupied during lockdown. Link in bio... ⠀ ⠀ © @shijojo22 ⠀ ⠀ #isolationsalvation #antarcticambassadors #weareiaato #loveantarctica #responsible travel #lockdown #polar #topten #popcorn #blog #movienight
  • SOUNDS OF ANTARCTICA | Underlying anxiety can permeate even the hardiest of explorers during times of great stress, but the sounds of nature are a well-known remedy. This week, we bring you 'Sounds of Antarctica' from Yankee Harbour on the Peninsula, where the wind whips and brash ice crunches the shoreline. ⠀ ⠀ © @elle_yude ⠀ #isolationsalvation #weareiaato #antarcticambassadors #responsibletravel #soundsofantarctica #selfisolation #loveantarctica #takeabreath #breatheasy #stayhome
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    SOUNDS OF ANTARCTICA | Underlying anxiety can permeate even the hardiest of explorers during times of great stress, but the sounds of nature are a well-known remedy. This week, we bring you 'Sounds of Antarctica' from Yankee Harbour on the Peninsula, where the wind whips and brash ice crunches the shoreline. ⠀ ⠀ © @elle_yude ⠀ #isolationsalvation #weareiaato #antarcticambassadors #responsibletravel #soundsofantarctica #selfisolation #loveantarctica #takeabreath #breatheasy #stayhome
  • With a career with the British Antarctic Survey spanning more than three decades, and long months of polar isolation under his belt, who better to turn to for tips on how to stay sane during COVID-19 lockdown that terrestrial ecologist and Antarctic over-wintering veteran Peter Convey. Check out the link to Peter’s guest blog in our bio, or head over to iaato.org. ⠀ ⠀ © Peter Convey ⠀ ⠀ #isolationsalvation #polarscientist #toptips #isolationadvice #antarcticambassadors #weareiaato
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    With a career with the British Antarctic Survey spanning more than three decades, and long months of polar isolation under his belt, who better to turn to for tips on how to stay sane during COVID-19 lockdown that terrestrial ecologist and Antarctic over-wintering veteran Peter Convey. Check out the link to Peter’s guest blog in our bio, or head over to iaato.org. ⠀ ⠀ © Peter Convey ⠀ ⠀ #isolationsalvation #polarscientist #toptips #isolationadvice #antarcticambassadors #weareiaato
  • ANSWER | It’s the emperor and king penguins who lay one egg each mating season. ⠀ ⠀ Well done if you got it right. We'll have another question ready for you next month. ⠀ ⠀ © Werner ⠀ ⠀ #loveantarctica #antarcticambassadors #antarctica #peaceandscience #quiz #antarcticfacts #weareiaato #wildlife #penguins #emperorpenguin #penguinfacts #isolationsalvation
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    ANSWER | It’s the emperor and king penguins who lay one egg each mating season. ⠀ ⠀ Well done if you got it right. We'll have another question ready for you next month. ⠀ ⠀ © Werner ⠀ ⠀ #loveantarctica #antarcticambassadors #antarctica #peaceandscience #quiz #antarcticfacts #weareiaato #wildlife #penguins #emperorpenguin #penguinfacts #isolationsalvation
  • MONTHLY QUIZ QUESTION | Which penguin species are the only ones to lay only a single egg each season? ⠀ King penguin ⠀ Adelie penguin ⠀ Chinstrap penguin ⠀ Emperor penguin ⠀ ⠀ Make your guess in the comments below... (we’ll post the answer in our next post) ⠀ ⠀ ©Lauren Farmer ⠀ ⠀ #loveantarctica #antarcticambassadors #antarctica #peaceandscience #quiz #antarcticfacts #weareiaato #wildlife #penguins #emperorpenguin #penguinfacts #isolationsalvation
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    MONTHLY QUIZ QUESTION | Which penguin species are the only ones to lay only a single egg each season? ⠀ King penguin ⠀ Adelie penguin ⠀ Chinstrap penguin ⠀ Emperor penguin ⠀ ⠀ Make your guess in the comments below... (we’ll post the answer in our next post) ⠀ ⠀ ©Lauren Farmer ⠀ ⠀ #loveantarctica #antarcticambassadors #antarctica #peaceandscience #quiz #antarcticfacts #weareiaato #wildlife #penguins #emperorpenguin #penguinfacts #isolationsalvation
  • Is there a migratory bird more impressive than the Arctic tern? Flying annually between both the northern and southern hemispheres to take advantage of summers in both the Arctic and Antarctica, Arctic tern are known for being amongst the most nomadic birds on earth. ⠀ ⠀ Image credit - @alex_mani_photography ⠀ ⠀ #worldmigratorybirdday #WMBD #impressive #arctictern #migratorybirds #antarcticwildlife #loveantarctica #weareiaato #antarcticambassadors #responsibletravel
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    Is there a migratory bird more impressive than the Arctic tern? Flying annually between both the northern and southern hemispheres to take advantage of summers in both the Arctic and Antarctica, Arctic tern are known for being amongst the most nomadic birds on earth. ⠀ ⠀ Image credit - @alex_mani_photography ⠀ ⠀ #worldmigratorybirdday #WMBD #impressive #arctictern #migratorybirds #antarcticwildlife #loveantarctica #weareiaato #antarcticambassadors #responsibletravel
  • ‘Once in a while, indulge yourself with those ‘blob’ days – but don’t do it too often’ says Photographer Anthony Powell who has spent 10 winters in Antarctica, isolated on Scott Base. ⠀ ⠀ Image credit - @bigmoonmandybot ⠀ Article credit - @tvnz.official ⠀ ⠀ #allinthistogether #selfisolation #keepbusy #stayathome #loveantarctica #weareiaato #antarcticambassadors ⠀
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    ‘Once in a while, indulge yourself with those ‘blob’ days – but don’t do it too often’ says Photographer Anthony Powell who has spent 10 winters in Antarctica, isolated on Scott Base. ⠀ ⠀ Image credit - @bigmoonmandybot ⠀ Article credit - @tvnz.official ⠀ ⠀ #allinthistogether #selfisolation #keepbusy #stayathome #loveantarctica #weareiaato #antarcticambassadors ⠀
  • With most of the world’s countries self-isolating, we look to early explorers for whom long periods of solitude were a way of life. Topping the list to help them through the long, dark polar winter was a good book, so to help maintain our own sense of calm through these unprecedented times, we asked IAATO field staff for their favourite polar reads; check out our latest blog (link in bio) and let us know what your favourites are! ⠀ ⠀ © Mrs Chippy's Last Expedition, Caroline Alexander ⠀ ⠀ #isolationsalvation #weareiaato #antarcticambassadors #lockdown #keepcalm #polar #explorer #loveantarctica #getreading #topten #selfisolation #responsibletravel
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    With most of the world’s countries self-isolating, we look to early explorers for whom long periods of solitude were a way of life. Topping the list to help them through the long, dark polar winter was a good book, so to help maintain our own sense of calm through these unprecedented times, we asked IAATO field staff for their favourite polar reads; check out our latest blog (link in bio) and let us know what your favourites are! ⠀ ⠀ © Mrs Chippy's Last Expedition, Caroline Alexander ⠀ ⠀ #isolationsalvation #weareiaato #antarcticambassadors #lockdown #keepcalm #polar #explorer #loveantarctica #getreading #topten #selfisolation #responsibletravel
  • So as not to cause distress, IAATO-supported visitors to Antarctica are not permitted to approach penguins on shore at a distance of less than five metres, including camera lenses or other equipment (yes, we’re looking at you, selfie stick!). ⠀ ⠀ Of course, IAATO rules don’t apply to penguins - so they are a law unto themselves! ⠀ ⠀ © @onlyonewild ⠀ ⠀ #antarcticambassadors #antarctictreaty #loveantarctica #peaceandscience #weareiaato #loveantarctica #responsibletravel #wildlife #wildlifeguidelines #penguins
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    So as not to cause distress, IAATO-supported visitors to Antarctica are not permitted to approach penguins on shore at a distance of less than five metres, including camera lenses or other equipment (yes, we’re looking at you, selfie stick!). ⠀ ⠀ Of course, IAATO rules don’t apply to penguins - so they are a law unto themselves! ⠀ ⠀ © @onlyonewild ⠀ ⠀ #antarcticambassadors #antarctictreaty #loveantarctica #peaceandscience #weareiaato #loveantarctica #responsibletravel #wildlife #wildlifeguidelines #penguins
  • It might be called the White Continent but the spectacular array of colours @neilldrake caught in this Antarctic sunrise say otherwise! ⠀ ⠀ © @neilldrake ⠀ ⠀ #coloursoftheworld #sunrise #antarcticsunrise #rainbow #magical #loveantarctica #antarcticambassadors #weareiaato #responsibletravel
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    It might be called the White Continent but the spectacular array of colours @neilldrake caught in this Antarctic sunrise say otherwise! ⠀ ⠀ © @neilldrake ⠀ ⠀ #coloursoftheworld #sunrise #antarcticsunrise #rainbow #magical #loveantarctica #antarcticambassadors #weareiaato #responsibletravel
  • MEET AN ANTARCTIC AMBASSADOR | Hi! I’m Janeen Haase, Director of Governance and Finance for the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators. I manage the Association’s membership application process and mandatory observer program. All of this is necessary to enable those who do work in Antarctica to successfully do their jobs to protect the region and to advocate for the industry. When I joined @iaato_org, I had no real understanding or appreciation of the wonder of Antarctica nor the importance of keeping it pristine. But over the years, its mission and vision has gone from being central to my professional life to being a big part of my personal life too. I am much more aware of the environmental choices I make in day to day life and how minor changes which have little impact on me, have a great supporting role in the preservation of precious places. ⠀ ⠀ I grew up in Rhode Island on the water in a sailing family, so the ocean has always been home to me. I have been so fortunate to experience the Southern Ocean as a guest of our member operators during my time with IAATO, seeing our myriad rules and guidelines in practice and falling in love with Antarctica and wildlife in the process. People have asked me what I love most about Antarctica, and I have to answer – the ice, and especially the tabular icebergs which inspire me every day to keep working hard to support IAATO’s mission. Of course, the penguins, whales and seals help too. #meetanantarcticambassador #loveantarctica #weareiaato #antarcticambassador #responsibletravel
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    MEET AN ANTARCTIC AMBASSADOR | Hi! I’m Janeen Haase, Director of Governance and Finance for the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators. I manage the Association’s membership application process and mandatory observer program. All of this is necessary to enable those who do work in Antarctica to successfully do their jobs to protect the region and to advocate for the industry. When I joined @iaato_org, I had no real understanding or appreciation of the wonder of Antarctica nor the importance of keeping it pristine. But over the years, its mission and vision has gone from being central to my professional life to being a big part of my personal life too. I am much more aware of the environmental choices I make in day to day life and how minor changes which have little impact on me, have a great supporting role in the preservation of precious places. ⠀ ⠀ I grew up in Rhode Island on the water in a sailing family, so the ocean has always been home to me. I have been so fortunate to experience the Southern Ocean as a guest of our member operators during my time with IAATO, seeing our myriad rules and guidelines in practice and falling in love with Antarctica and wildlife in the process. People have asked me what I love most about Antarctica, and I have to answer – the ice, and especially the tabular icebergs which inspire me every day to keep working hard to support IAATO’s mission. Of course, the penguins, whales and seals help too. #meetanantarcticambassador #loveantarctica #weareiaato #antarcticambassador #responsibletravel
  • Happy World Penguin Day! Did you know, visitors to Antarctica are not permitted to approach penguins on shore at a distance of less than five metres? This includes camera lenses and other equipment – yes, we mean you, selfie sticks! Minimum distance rules combined with @IAATO guidance to move quietly and slowly is the best way to observe these fascinating creatures without causing them any concern. ⠀ ⠀ © @laurencedeloison ⠀ ⠀ #worldpenguinday #penguins #gentoopenguins #weareiaato #antarctica #peaceandscience #wildlife #antarcticwildlife #photography #loveantarctica
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    Happy World Penguin Day! Did you know, visitors to Antarctica are not permitted to approach penguins on shore at a distance of less than five metres? This includes camera lenses and other equipment – yes, we mean you, selfie sticks! Minimum distance rules combined with @IAATO guidance to move quietly and slowly is the best way to observe these fascinating creatures without causing them any concern. ⠀ ⠀ © @laurencedeloison ⠀ ⠀ #worldpenguinday #penguins #gentoopenguins #weareiaato #antarctica #peaceandscience #wildlife #antarcticwildlife #photography #loveantarctica
  • SOUNDS OF ANTARCTICA | As part of our self-isolation social series, over the next few weeks we’ll be bringing you the ‘Sounds of Antarctica’. By setting sound bites taken on the Antarctic Peninsula to images of the white continent, we hope to bring you a sense of peace during this time of uncertainty. Today’s soundbite comes from Paradise Harbour on the Peninsula. Can you hear the sounds of Antarctic terns and the cracking of glaciers? ⠀ ⠀ © @intrepidjumpers ⠀ #isolationsalvation #weareiaato #antarcticambassadors #responsibletravel #soundsofantarctica #selfisolation #loveantarctica #takeabreath #breatheasy #stayhome
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    SOUNDS OF ANTARCTICA | As part of our self-isolation social series, over the next few weeks we’ll be bringing you the ‘Sounds of Antarctica’. By setting sound bites taken on the Antarctic Peninsula to images of the white continent, we hope to bring you a sense of peace during this time of uncertainty. Today’s soundbite comes from Paradise Harbour on the Peninsula. Can you hear the sounds of Antarctic terns and the cracking of glaciers? ⠀ ⠀ © @intrepidjumpers ⠀ #isolationsalvation #weareiaato #antarcticambassadors #responsibletravel #soundsofantarctica #selfisolation #loveantarctica #takeabreath #breatheasy #stayhome
  • 2020 marks 50 years since the very first #EarthDay which took place in 1970. As Antarctic Ambassadors, education and environmental protection are central to our collective mission to create a task force of Ambassadors to support the long-term conservation of Antarctica and planet Earth; that’s why we support Earth Day’s mission to drive transformative change for people and planet. 💙 ⠀ ⠀ © @nick_d_photography ⠀ ⠀ #earthday2020 #antarcticambassadors #weareiaato #responsibletravel #oneplanet #sharethelove #loveantarctica #peaceandscience
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    2020 marks 50 years since the very first #EarthDay which took place in 1970. As Antarctic Ambassadors, education and environmental protection are central to our collective mission to create a task force of Ambassadors to support the long-term conservation of Antarctica and planet Earth; that’s why we support Earth Day’s mission to drive transformative change for people and planet. 💙 ⠀ ⠀ © @nick_d_photography ⠀ ⠀ #earthday2020 #antarcticambassadors #weareiaato #responsibletravel #oneplanet #sharethelove #loveantarctica #peaceandscience
  • Harnessing the enthusiasm of visitors to gather data for scientific research is a way that @fjordphyto, @happyhumpback and others collect vital data in the difficult to reach Antarctic regions. It’s great to see that the Northern hemisphere is benefitting from #citizenscience too, as amateur photographers discover new form of the Aurora Borealis, named Dunes. See the 'Dunes' in action; https://loom.ly/BU9MeJE ⠀ ⠀ © Palmroth M., Grandin M., Helin M., Koski P., Oksanen A., Glad M. A., et al. (2020). ⠀ ⠀ #peaceandscience #weareiaato #loveantarctica #responsibletravel # #antarctica #antarcticambassadors #citizenscience #discover #northernhemisphere #polarregions #science #aurora
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    Harnessing the enthusiasm of visitors to gather data for scientific research is a way that @fjordphyto, @happyhumpback and others collect vital data in the difficult to reach Antarctic regions. It’s great to see that the Northern hemisphere is benefitting from #citizenscience too, as amateur photographers discover new form of the Aurora Borealis, named Dunes. See the 'Dunes' in action; https://loom.ly/BU9MeJE ⠀ ⠀ © Palmroth M., Grandin M., Helin M., Koski P., Oksanen A., Glad M. A., et al. (2020). ⠀ ⠀ #peaceandscience #weareiaato #loveantarctica #responsibletravel # #antarctica #antarcticambassadors #citizenscience #discover #northernhemisphere #polarregions #science #aurora
  • Itching for some at-home #citizenscience? International scientists at @penguin_watch have provided the perfect lockdown activity, penguin counting! By monitoring aerial photos and time-lapse camera footage of Antarctica, you can contribute to understanding penguin behaviour and ultimately, help to protect these astonishing birds. Check out @penguin_watch for more info on how to take part. ⠀ ⠀ © @adventureherotrips ⠀ ⠀ #responsibletravel #citizenscience #weareiaato #antarcticambassadors #penguincounting #stayathome #keepbusy #penguinwatch #loveantarctica #isolationsalvation
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    Itching for some at-home #citizenscience? International scientists at @penguin_watch have provided the perfect lockdown activity, penguin counting! By monitoring aerial photos and time-lapse camera footage of Antarctica, you can contribute to understanding penguin behaviour and ultimately, help to protect these astonishing birds. Check out @penguin_watch for more info on how to take part. ⠀ ⠀ © @adventureherotrips ⠀ ⠀ #responsibletravel #citizenscience #weareiaato #antarcticambassadors #penguincounting #stayathome #keepbusy #penguinwatch #loveantarctica #isolationsalvation
  • International researchers @britishantarcticsurvey studying the potential effects of non-native species in Antarctica highlight how important it is that visitor’s to the region continue to adhere to our sister organization, @IAATO_org’s Don’t Pack a Pest guidelines; https://loom.ly/Pu92Ox8 ⠀ ⠀ © Lauren Farmer ⠀ #BAS #peaceandscience #weareiaato #loveantarctica #responsibletravel #visitorguidelines #antarctica #antarcticambassadors #biosecurity #dontpackapest ⠀
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    International researchers @britishantarcticsurvey studying the potential effects of non-native species in Antarctica highlight how important it is that visitor’s to the region continue to adhere to our sister organization, @IAATO_org’s Don’t Pack a Pest guidelines; https://loom.ly/Pu92Ox8 ⠀ ⠀ © Lauren Farmer ⠀ #BAS #peaceandscience #weareiaato #loveantarctica #responsibletravel #visitorguidelines #antarctica #antarcticambassadors #biosecurity #dontpackapest ⠀
  • Wildlife filmmaker @arielwaldman provides an extraordinary in-depth view of Antarctica’s microbes in her Life Under the Ice discovery website; it’s ‘as if you had been shrunk down and were wading through one large petri dish of curiosities’. Her interactive website offers a new way to learn about each of Antarctica’s extraordinary microbes…https://loom.ly/0QnwRQA ⠀ ⠀ #responsibletravel #tinybutmighty #loveantarctica #antarcticambassadors #peaceandscience #antarctica #handson #microorganisms #oceanography #womeninscience #weareiaato #citizenscience #lifeundertheice
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    Wildlife filmmaker @arielwaldman provides an extraordinary in-depth view of Antarctica’s microbes in her Life Under the Ice discovery website; it’s ‘as if you had been shrunk down and were wading through one large petri dish of curiosities’. Her interactive website offers a new way to learn about each of Antarctica’s extraordinary microbes…https://loom.ly/0QnwRQA ⠀ ⠀ #responsibletravel #tinybutmighty #loveantarctica #antarcticambassadors #peaceandscience #antarctica #handson #microorganisms #oceanography #womeninscience #weareiaato #citizenscience #lifeundertheice
  • Have you heard of Oakum Boys? King penguin chicks, like this little chap in the photo above, are covered in brown down and were referred to as Oakum Boys by early seamen who thought their brown down looked like the young men who packed the seams of wooden boats with oakum to make them watertight #funfacts ⠀ © @globalsamaritan ⠀ ⠀ #chicks #penguin #loveantarctica #weareiaato #antarcticambassadors #responsibletravel #antarctica #kingpenguin #penguinfacts
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    Have you heard of Oakum Boys? King penguin chicks, like this little chap in the photo above, are covered in brown down and were referred to as Oakum Boys by early seamen who thought their brown down looked like the young men who packed the seams of wooden boats with oakum to make them watertight #funfacts ⠀ © @globalsamaritan ⠀ ⠀ #chicks #penguin #loveantarctica #weareiaato #antarcticambassadors #responsibletravel #antarctica #kingpenguin #penguinfacts
  • © @elle_yude #COVID19 #stayathome #weareiaato #allinthistogether
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    © @elle_yude #COVID19 #stayathome #weareiaato #allinthistogether
  • ANSWER | The Ross seal! Named after Sir James Clark Ross, the British Naval captain, whose 1841 Antarctic Expedition was the first to collect a specimen, the Ross seal is slow on land and often stands with its head facing upwards and mouth open, looking like its singing. ⠀ ⠀ Well done if you got it right. We'll have another question ready for you next month. ⠀ ⠀ © @gabypilson ⠀ #weareiaato #antarcticambassadors #quiz #loveantarctica #peaceandscience #antarcticfacts #wildlife #sealfacts #elephantseal #weddellseal #antarcticseals #seal
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    ANSWER | The Ross seal! Named after Sir James Clark Ross, the British Naval captain, whose 1841 Antarctic Expedition was the first to collect a specimen, the Ross seal is slow on land and often stands with its head facing upwards and mouth open, looking like its singing. ⠀ ⠀ Well done if you got it right. We'll have another question ready for you next month. ⠀ ⠀ © @gabypilson ⠀ #weareiaato #antarcticambassadors #quiz #loveantarctica #peaceandscience #antarcticfacts #wildlife #sealfacts #elephantseal #weddellseal #antarcticseals #seal
  • MONTHLY QUIZ QUESTION | Which Antarctic seal species is also known as the 'singing seal'? ⠀ ⠀ South elephant seal ⠀ Weddell seal ⠀ Antarctic fur seal ⠀ Ross seal ⠀ ⠀ Make your guess in the comments below... (we’ll post the answer in our next post) ⠀ ⠀ © @laurenfarmer ⠀ ⠀ #weareiaato #antarcticambassadors #quiz #loveantarctica #peaceandscience #antarcticfacts #wildlife #sealfacts #elephantseal #weddellseal #antarcticseals #seal
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    MONTHLY QUIZ QUESTION | Which Antarctic seal species is also known as the 'singing seal'? ⠀ ⠀ South elephant seal ⠀ Weddell seal ⠀ Antarctic fur seal ⠀ Ross seal ⠀ ⠀ Make your guess in the comments below... (we’ll post the answer in our next post) ⠀ ⠀ © @laurenfarmer ⠀ ⠀ #weareiaato #antarcticambassadors #quiz #loveantarctica #peaceandscience #antarcticfacts #wildlife #sealfacts #elephantseal #weddellseal #antarcticseals #seal
  • Happy Anniversary to @Scott.Polar celebrating its 100th birthday in 2020. Not only does the Scott Polar Research Institute undertake vital research to better our understanding of the polar regions, it is committed to educating new generations of polar researchers and inspiring others through its fascinating Polar Museum. ⠀ ⠀ © @Scott.Polar ⠀ ⠀ #citizenscience #weareiaato #antarcticambassadors #antarctica #loveantarctica #responsibletravel #peaceandscience #happybirthday #SPRI #centenary ⠀
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    Happy Anniversary to @Scott.Polar celebrating its 100th birthday in 2020. Not only does the Scott Polar Research Institute undertake vital research to better our understanding of the polar regions, it is committed to educating new generations of polar researchers and inspiring others through its fascinating Polar Museum. ⠀ ⠀ © @Scott.Polar ⠀ ⠀ #citizenscience #weareiaato #antarcticambassadors #antarctica #loveantarctica #responsibletravel #peaceandscience #happybirthday #SPRI #centenary ⠀
  • MEET AN ANTARCTIC AMBASSADOR | Hola! My name is Mariela Cornejo, I’m an Assistant Expedition Leader for an @iaato_org member operator. I started working in Antarctica in 2014, but the first time I dreamt about working in Antarctica was back in 1991 when I was six years old and my father was offered a job in one of the Argentinian stations as a teacher. I love being able to combine all of my hobbies into one role description: boating, hiking, guiding, organizing things, logistics, lots and lots of spreadsheets, lecturing, talking to amazing people, sharing my days with people from all over the world, teaching and learning, facilitating science projects to people who thought it was inaccessible and only reserved to a few guys in a lab, seeing people's faces change the first time they get to Antarctica and they see the mountains, glaciers, and icebergs while listening to penguins and ice cracking in the background... I don't think there's any other industry that could put together all the things that I love and let me call it a job. Working in Antarctica, teaching people about its global importance and the need to protect and preserve it, has taught me how small we are as individuals to this planet and still, how much power we have as a whole to produce changes. We have the power to choose what we want to change and how. It is on us to take action, even if it is small steps in our daily lives. My work in Antarctica has put me in touch with amazing people who have shown me that it is never too late to start doing something, to be an ambassador for change. ⠀ ⠀ #antarcticambassadors #polarwoman #weareiaato #loveantarctica #peaceandscience #antarctica #responsibletravel
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    MEET AN ANTARCTIC AMBASSADOR | Hola! My name is Mariela Cornejo, I’m an Assistant Expedition Leader for an @iaato_org member operator. I started working in Antarctica in 2014, but the first time I dreamt about working in Antarctica was back in 1991 when I was six years old and my father was offered a job in one of the Argentinian stations as a teacher. I love being able to combine all of my hobbies into one role description: boating, hiking, guiding, organizing things, logistics, lots and lots of spreadsheets, lecturing, talking to amazing people, sharing my days with people from all over the world, teaching and learning, facilitating science projects to people who thought it was inaccessible and only reserved to a few guys in a lab, seeing people's faces change the first time they get to Antarctica and they see the mountains, glaciers, and icebergs while listening to penguins and ice cracking in the background... I don't think there's any other industry that could put together all the things that I love and let me call it a job. Working in Antarctica, teaching people about its global importance and the need to protect and preserve it, has taught me how small we are as individuals to this planet and still, how much power we have as a whole to produce changes. We have the power to choose what we want to change and how. It is on us to take action, even if it is small steps in our daily lives. My work in Antarctica has put me in touch with amazing people who have shown me that it is never too late to start doing something, to be an ambassador for change. ⠀ ⠀ #antarcticambassadors #polarwoman #weareiaato #loveantarctica #peaceandscience #antarctica #responsibletravel
  • #COVID19 #stayathome #weareiaato
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    #COVID19 #stayathome #weareiaato
  • Highlighting the fun that can be had whilst decontaminating boots onboard @iaato_org member vessels. These young #antarcticambassadors are helping to prevent the spread of non-native species in Antarctica, ensuring it remains a pristine environment for all our futures. ⠀ #peaceandscience #weareiaato #loveantarctica #responsibletravel #visitorguidelines #antarctica #biosecurity #explorers ⠀
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    Highlighting the fun that can be had whilst decontaminating boots onboard @iaato_org member vessels. These young #antarcticambassadors are helping to prevent the spread of non-native species in Antarctica, ensuring it remains a pristine environment for all our futures. ⠀ #peaceandscience #weareiaato #loveantarctica #responsibletravel #visitorguidelines #antarctica #biosecurity #explorers ⠀
  • Long-term meteorological observations, radiosondes carried in balloons flying up to 20 km in altitude, stratospheric ozone monitoring and air & snow sampling; just a few of the ways data gathered in Antarctica can help determine the causes of climate change in the polar regions. Happy World Meteorological day from the deep South! ⠀ ⠀ © @britishantarcticsurvey ⠀ ⠀ #worldmeteorologicalday #weareiaato #internationalday #celebrate #antarcticambassadors #climate #responsibletravel #loveantarctica #climate #water
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    Long-term meteorological observations, radiosondes carried in balloons flying up to 20 km in altitude, stratospheric ozone monitoring and air & snow sampling; just a few of the ways data gathered in Antarctica can help determine the causes of climate change in the polar regions. Happy World Meteorological day from the deep South! ⠀ ⠀ © @britishantarcticsurvey ⠀ ⠀ #worldmeteorologicalday #weareiaato #internationalday #celebrate #antarcticambassadors #climate #responsibletravel #loveantarctica #climate #water
  • Celebrating the stunning world of Antarctic poetry on #worldpoetryday 2020 with an extract from this absorbing poem, At Home In Antarctica, by Claire Beynon. ⠀ ⠀ © @anaisafrika ⠀ ⠀ #antarcticambassadors #weareiaato #celebrate #worldpoetry #loveantarctica #poetry #responsibletravel #poem
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    Celebrating the stunning world of Antarctic poetry on #worldpoetryday 2020 with an extract from this absorbing poem, At Home In Antarctica, by Claire Beynon. ⠀ ⠀ © @anaisafrika ⠀ ⠀ #antarcticambassadors #weareiaato #celebrate #worldpoetry #loveantarctica #poetry #responsibletravel #poem
  • Where’s your happy place? We’re feeling on top of the world celebrating #worldhappinessday today! #loveantarctica ⠀ ⠀ ©️ Martin Barnett/ALE ⠀ ⠀ #antarctica #loveantarctica #antarcticambassadors #weareiaato #responsibletravel #deepfieldantarctica #worldday #sharethelove
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    Where’s your happy place? We’re feeling on top of the world celebrating #worldhappinessday today! #loveantarctica ⠀ ⠀ ©️ Martin Barnett/ALE ⠀ ⠀ #antarctica #loveantarctica #antarcticambassadors #weareiaato #responsibletravel #deepfieldantarctica #worldday #sharethelove
  • Support #globalrecyclingday! ⠀ ⠀ Our big sister organization, @iaato_org, has not only produced some great guidelines on how travelers visiting the white continent can reduce waste during their visit - You can even use the guidelines to help you #stopsingleuse at home; https://loom.ly/fIw_hsk ⠀ ⠀ © @swissnomads ⠀ ⠀ #reusereducerecycle #ecofriendly #sustainable #responsibletravel #weareiaato #antarcticambassadors #loveantarctica
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    Support #globalrecyclingday! ⠀ ⠀ Our big sister organization, @iaato_org, has not only produced some great guidelines on how travelers visiting the white continent can reduce waste during their visit - You can even use the guidelines to help you #stopsingleuse at home; https://loom.ly/fIw_hsk ⠀ ⠀ © @swissnomads ⠀ ⠀ #reusereducerecycle #ecofriendly #sustainable #responsibletravel #weareiaato #antarcticambassadors #loveantarctica
  • In case you missed it, here's another shout out for our most recent blog post from glacial geologist Evelyn Dowdeswell talking about working in polar studies. It's live now at http://bit.ly/WomensDayIAATO ⠀ ⠀ #polarwomen #womeninscience #womensday #antarcticambassadors #weareiaato #peaceandscience #responsibletravel #citizenscience #supportwomen #internationalwomensday #IWD2020
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    In case you missed it, here's another shout out for our most recent blog post from glacial geologist Evelyn Dowdeswell talking about working in polar studies. It's live now at http://bit.ly/WomensDayIAATO ⠀ ⠀ #polarwomen #womeninscience #womensday #antarcticambassadors #weareiaato #peaceandscience #responsibletravel #citizenscience #supportwomen #internationalwomensday #IWD2020
  • Stunning image of a trio of chinstrap penguins in the Gerlache Strait from @davidmerron. There’s no easy way to sum up the feeling Antarctica can impart, but this comes pretty close! ⠀ ⠀ #antarcticambassadors #weareiaato #responsibletravel #loveantarctica #peaceaandscience #penguin #nature #wildlife #antarctica @iaato_org
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    Stunning image of a trio of chinstrap penguins in the Gerlache Strait from @davidmerron. There’s no easy way to sum up the feeling Antarctica can impart, but this comes pretty close! ⠀ ⠀ #antarcticambassadors #weareiaato #responsibletravel #loveantarctica #peaceaandscience #penguin #nature #wildlife #antarctica @iaato_org