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Have you submitted your leopard seal pics to HappyWhale yet? 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
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Hello! My name is Alex Cowan. I live on a croft overlooking the sea on the west coast of Scotland and I have worked as a polar guide for an @iaato_org member operator since 2011. I've always been interested in the natural world, and I came to the polar guiding world through a mixture of science, having recently completed a PhD in earth sciences, and a passion for the outdoors. ⠀ ⠀ As well as leading ship-based expeditions, I have worked with the Government of South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands on guideline reviews. This was a fascinating experience, getting a little glimpse into how the government views visitor activities, and it was really fun getting to hike on the island! ⠀ ⠀ As a certified Senior Polar Guide, I really recognise the importance of professionalism in guiding and today, I sit on the board of directors of the Polar Tourism Guides Association. I'm proud to be a part of an organisation that is helping to shape the development of polar guiding of the future. ⠀ ⠀ I am also passionate about realising the research and data collection potential of the diverse fleet of responsible polar tourism vessels, and I am a co-founder of the Polar Citizen Science Collective, an organisation devoted to achieving this. My first science project on a tourism vessel was a sea ice data collection program. Since 2015, this project has grown and we are currently testing a sea ice data collection module within the Polar Collective mobile app, so one day soon everyone will be able to contribute to our understanding of the state of our polar oceans and to the development of ice charting. ⠀ ⠀ #meetanantarcticambassador #loveantarctica #weareiaato #antarcticambassadors #responsibletravel #explore #expedition #polar
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Not long now... Finish up your chores, make yourself a cup of tea or pour yourself a glass of wine, load-up the Antarctic Ambassadors Facebook page and let the music transport you far, far away... #underthemidnightsun #concert #virtualconcert #virtualgig #facebookgig #expeditionmusicians #crewmusicians #polarguides
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Just under 24 hours to go before our Under The Midnight Sun concert. Synchronise your watches! #underthemidnightsun #concert #virtualconcert #facebookgig #virtualgig #expeditionmusicians #polarguides #crewmusicians
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It's World Albatross Day and we're proud to support this special day, brought about by The Agreement on the Conservation of Albatrosses and Petrels - ACAP, for short. ACAP, through its 13 Parties, strives to conserve albatrosses and petrels by coordinating international activities to mitigate threats to their populations. In 2019, ACAP's Advisory Committee declared that a conservation crisis continues to be faced by its 31 listed species. To increase awareness of this crisis, the organisation created World Albatross Day, to be held annually from 2020 on 19 June, the date the Agreement was signed in 2001. Download your World Albatross Day poster from our website (link in bio) #WADweek2021 #WAD2021 #worldalbatrossday #weareiaato #antarcticambassadors #albatross #antarctica #wildlife #wildlifeconservation #conservation
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Did you know... there are 22 species of albatross? How many can you name in the comments below? Download your World Albatross Day poster from our website (link in bio) ©️ @glr.photo #WADweek2021 #WAD2021 #worldalbatrossday #weareiaato #antarcticambassadors #albatross #antarctica #wildlife #wildlifeconservation #conservation
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Albatross lay just one single egg every two years and that egg has the longest incubation period of any bird. The male and female take turns feeding and guarding their chicks until it is large enough to care for itself. Tag us in your albatross pics and we'll share as many as we can - and download your World Albatross Day poster from our website (link in bio) ©️ @mpepe84 #WADweek2021 #WAD2021 #worldalbatrossday #weareiaato #antarcticambassadors #albatross #antarctica #wildlife #wildlifeconservation #conservation
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Did you know... Most species of albatross eat squid as the main component of their diet? In addition they eat fish, crustaceans and krill, especially in the Southern Ocean. Tag us in your albatross pics and we'll share as many as we can - and download your World Albatross Day poster from our website (link in bio) #WADweek2021 #WAD2021 #worldalbatrossday #weareiaato #antarcticambassadors #albatross #antarctica #wildlife #wildlifeconservation #conservation
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Albatross' can live long lives, reaching the ripe old age of 60+ years. You'll rarely see them on land as they spend most of their time out at sea, but they gather to breed - often on small and remote islands. Tag us in your albatross pics and we'll share as many as we can - and download your World Albatross Day poster from our website (link in bio) ©️ @captainmaji ⠀ #WADweek2021 #WAD2021 #worldalbatrossday #weareiaato #antarcticambassadors #albatross #antarctica #wildlife #conservation #wildlifeprotection
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Visitors travelling South with @iaato_org members are required to keep at least 10 metres (30ft) from nesting and 25 metres (75ft) from displaying albatrosses. Tag us in your albatross pics and we'll share as many as we can - and download your World Albatross Day poster from our website (link in bio) ©️ @glr.photo #WADweek2021 #WAD2021 #worldalbatrossday #weareiaato #antarcticambassadors #albatross #antarctica #wildlife #wildlifeconservation #conservation
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Albatrosses use their incredible wingspans to sail on ocean winds and can glide for hours without rest. Tag us in your albatross pics and we'll share as many as we can - and download your World Albatross Day poster from our website (link in bio) #WADweek2021 #WAD2021 #worldalbatrossday #weareiaato #antarcticambassadors #albatross #antarctica #wildlife
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For over two centuries, albatrosses have accompanied mariners as they voyaged across the Southern Ocean, a relationship we must never lose. That's why we're supporting The Agreement on the Conservation of Albatrosses and Petrels' second World Albatross Day Tag us in your albatross pics and we'll share as many as we can - and download your World Albatross Day poster from our website (link in bio) #WADweek2021 #WAD2021 #worldalbatrossday #weareiaato #antarcticambassadors #albatross #antarctica #wildlife
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Did you know... 18 species of albatrosses breed on the Southern Ocean/South Atlantic islands? Download your World Albatross Day poster from our website (link in bio) ©️ @laurenfarmer #WADweek2021 #WAD2021 #worldalbatrossday #weareiaato #antarcticambassadors #albatross #antarctica #wildlife #wildlifeconservation #conservation
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Did you know... Albatrosses can drink seawater? The salt travels through their bloodstream and is then excreted through a special gland above their eyes. Tag us in your albatross pics and we'll share as many as we can - and download your @worldalbatrossday poster from our website (link in bio) ©️ @captainmaji #WADweek2021 #WAD2021 #worldalbatrossday #weareiaato #antarcticambassadors #albatross #antarctica #wildlife #wildlifeconservation #conservation
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We’re getting ready for ACAP’s second @worldalbatrossday on June 19, with albatross posts galore, all aimed at raising awareness of these magnificent seabirds and the need for collaborative conservation to protect them. Tag us in your albatross pics and we'll share as many as we can - and download your World Albatross Day poster from our website (link in bio) ©️ @jctravelography #WADweek2021 #WAD2021 #worldalbatrossday #weareiaato #antarcticambassadors #albatross #antarctica #wildlife #wildlifeconservation #conservation
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Hi! My name is Pam le Noury and I'm an Antarctic Ambassador. As a kid I volunteered to work with unwell penguins at our local vet, perhaps that was the hook. As an adult, I've worked in and on the ocean in a career now spanning 20 years - a gap year that expanded. I started working in the Antarctic in 2011. I couldn’t believe my fortune to be there and I've returned most seasons since. I've also worked in just about every remote wilderness area on our planet from pole to pole. People often ask me if I were to just pick one wilderness area which would it be, and while I have a great passion for Madagascar, it’s still the Antarctic that tops my list. The great white wilderness is spellbinding unlike anywhere else. ⠀ ⠀ I have been a marine scientist, dive instructor, skipper, guide, and expedition leader. I co-published three smartphone apps including the Antarctic Wildlife Guide, and I enjoy teaching people about the oceans and conservation. I am now ‘Head of Expedition Field Operations’ for an @iaato_org member operator, and my career is turning its focus on sustainability. ⠀ ⠀ To be an ambassador for the wilderness requires no qualification nor effort. If you have been in any real wilderness then you have already been enchanted. Once enchanted you will strive to protect and defend this place and so you too are an ambassador. ⠀ ⠀ #meetanantarcticambassador #loveantarctica #weareiaato #antarcticambassador #responsibletravel
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It’s World Oceans Day, and what better day to promote the Clean-up for Sarah in honour of our dear friend Sarah Auffret. Sarah had a long-standing passion for environmental issues. She led the expedition cruise industry’s efforts to combat marine plastic litter through her positions as environmental agent for the Association of Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators (AECO). To mark her birthday on June 16, people around the world have participated in clean-up actions every year since 2019. This year the event will run from June 12-20. Click on the link in our bio for more info on the clean-up and how to get involved this year. #worldoceansday #cleanupforsarah #sarahauffret #environment #aeco #antarcticambassadors #weareiaato #peaceandscience
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After the fantastic turnout and support for last year's Under The Midnight Sun virtual concert, we are thrilled to announce that it's back! Mark your calendars to enjoy some more wonderful performances - over on our Antarctic Ambassadors Facebook page! #underthemidnightsun #virtualconcert #concert #antarcticambassadors #weareiaato #music #musicians #polarmusicians
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"Fifty shades of blue... Antarctic landscapes are truly breathtaking... It's up to us to protect this last great wilderness." We couldn't but it better than @photos_by_cf who took this vivid image at our favourite place on Earth. #photooftheday #polarphotography #ice #landscape #nature #photography #landscapephotography #naturephotography #antarcticambassadors #weareiaato #responsibletravel #peaceandscience #loveantarctica
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SAVE THE DATE // From June 12-20, the global “Clean-up for Sarah” will take place in honour of Sarah Auffret, a victim of the Ethiopian Airlines crash on March 10, 2019. In addition to working as polar guide, expedition leader and Antarctic base leader, Sarah had a long-standing passion for environmental issues. She led the expedition cruise industry’s efforts to combat marine plastic litter through her positions as environmental agent for the Association of Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators (AECO). To mark her birthday on June 16, people around the world have participated in clean-up actions every year since 2019. Click on the link in our bio for more info on the clean-up and how to get involved. #cleanupforsarah #sarahauffret #environment #aeco #antarcticambassadors #weareiaato #peaceandscience
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Hurry! Time is running out to apply for the @iaato_org Antarctic Fellowship! Applications close on May 31, so don't delay! Click the link in our bio for details. ©️ @themarinediaries #iaatofellowship #fellowship #science #peaceandscience #antarctica #antarcticambassadors
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Explorer Apsley Cherry-Garrard was a member of the Terra Nova expedition and is acclaimed for his 1922 account; "The Worst Journey in the World", but whom is he describing here? Post your answers in the comments! #polarquotes #loveantarctica #antarcticambassadors #responsibletravel #peaceandscience #weareiaato #antarctica #everythingantarctica #antarcticadventures
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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. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ © Rinie Van Meurs ⠀⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #antarctica #nature #whales #whale #wildlife #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #photography #expedition #polar #antartida #antarcticambassadors #loveantarctica #responsibletravel #peaceandscience #weareiaato
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Hi! I’m Richard Bernabe (@bernabephoto), a nature, wildlife, and travel photographer and author from the United States. My passion for adventure has been the driving force behind my life’s quest to capture the moods and character of the world’s most amazing places, from Africa to the Amazon to Antarctica and countless places in between. I've been on several expeditions to Antarctica over the years as a photographer in order to capture its stunning landscapes and wildlife as well as an expedition leader on multiple occasions. Antarctica is not only Earth's last true wilderness, so visually beautiful that words fail, and home to 12 million adorable penguins, it's key to our survival on this planet. Being an Antarctic Ambassador means putting our love and respect for this incredible region into practice; from leaving the continent as pristine as we found it before every visit to considering how our day-to-day activities back home impact on Antarctica, its vanishing ice, and our climate and making changes to support its ongoing protection. For me, ambassadorship means educating others about Antarctica, and why it’s so important, using my photography, as well as advocating for it to those in power. #meetanantarcticambassador #loveantarctica #weareiaato #antarcticambassadors #responsibletravel #explore #expedition #polar
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SAVE THE DATE // JUNE 19 is #WorldAlbatrossDay! The international event was launched last year to raise awareness of the conservation crisis facing the 31 seabird species included in the Agreement on the Conservation of Albatrosses and Petrels. ⠀ ⠀ Watch this space for plenty of content about this magnificent species in the weeks to come! ©️ @wildsidenature_donald #WAD2021 #WorldAlbatrossDay #loveantarctica #antarcticambassadors #responsibletravel #peaceandscience #weareiaato #antarctica #everythingantarctica #antarcticaphotography #antarcticaoriginal #wildlife #antarcticadventures
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Did you know…? Only ships carrying fewer than 500 visitors are allowed to make landings at approved sites in Antarctica and only one ship can visit each site at a time. ©️ @estherkokmeijer #loveantarctica #antarcticambassadors #responsibletravel #peaceandscience #weareiaato #antarctica #everythingantarctica #antarcticaphotography #antarcticaoriginal #wildlife #antarcticadventures #weareiaato #iaato30 #responsibletravel
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Calling early-career scientists and researchers! There's still time to apply for the IAATO Antarctic Fellowship - but hurry, applications close on May 31. Click on the link in our bio for more info. ©️ @alyssamadler #IAATOFellowship #antarctica #peaceandscience #weareiaato #antarcticambassadors #fellowship #science
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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. Head to IAATO.org to download our Don’t Pack a Pest leaflet today. ©️ @thetravelingelf #weareiaato #iaato30 #antarcticambassadors #antarctica #loveantarctica #responsibletravel #responsibletourism #peaceandscience #biosecurity
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Did you know…? All visits to Antarctica must be conducted in accordance with the Antarctic Treaty, its Protocol on Environmental Protection, and relevant Measures and Resolutions adopted at Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meetings. Visits may only occur after prior approval by a relevant national authority or if they have met all the requirements of their national authority. ©️ @claudianucolow #weareiaato #iaato30 #antarcticambassadors #antarctica #loveantarctica #responsibletravel #responsibletourism #peaceandscience #antarctictreaty
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There’s still time for talented early career scientists and researchers to apply for the IAATO Antarctic Fellowship – but hurry, applications close on May 31! Click the link in our bio for more info 🔬 #IAATOFellowship #science #polarscience #research #fellowship #responsibletravel #weareiaato #antarcticambassadors
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Part of the wonder of Antarctica is its unpredictability. Bad weather or moving icebergs can often scupper expedition itineraries, so it’s always best to approach your trip with an open mind. That’s exactly what Petra Theeuwen did when her landing was cancelled due to inclement weather. Instead she headed out for a small boat cruise and was rewarded with a beautiful display by two humpback whales. As Petra says: “We had a stunning evening the day before. Next landing was too windy and too much ice, so we had to go for plan B. The water was calm and we were surrounded by two Humpbacks. After checking all of us out, friendly and slowly, for about an hour, they fell asleep next to our zodiac. Magical morning it was.” © @petthee #antarcticambassadors #planb #expecttheunexpected #whales #humpbackwhale #antarctica #loveantarctica #weareiaato
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MEET AN ANTARCTIC AMBASSADOR | Hello! My name is Joanna Kafarowski, Author. Writing about women and polar exploration has always been a passion of mine. My past work has been based in the circumpolar north and I’ve participated in a North Pole Last Degree Expedition but I have been researching and working on Antarctic issues for the last few years. During a promotional tour for my book about Arctic explorer Louise Arner Boyd, I met the daughter of Antarctic pioneer Jackie Ronne. Louise was a friend and mentor to Jackie and they were both keen members of the Society of Woman Geographers. When it came time to start work on a new book, I’d found my subject! I am currently completing the manuscript for the first biography of Jackie Ronne who was the first American woman to actively participate in an Antarctic expedition and one of two women who over-wintered on the continent for the first time. She is primarily remembered as the wife of Finn Ronne but her own life story is remarkable. A first-generation Canadian, I received my bachelor’s degree in English from Carleton University in Ottawa and my master’s degree in geography from the University of Victoria. I discovered my love for polar regions while studying for my Ph.D in Natural Resource Management and Environmental Studies at the University of Northern British Columbia. My focus was on gender and natural resource management in the north and I wrote, consulted and lectured in this field both in Canada and internationally. I particularly enjoyed working with Pauktuutit Inuit Women’s Association and the Arctic Council. My book The Polar Adventures of a Rich American Dame: A Life of Louise Arner Boyd was the first comprehensive biography of the remarkable explorer, photographer, geographer, philanthropist and socialite who organized, financed and participated in seven expeditions to Greenland, Franz Josef Land, Jan Mayen Land and Spitsbergen. #meetanantarcticambassador #loveantarctica #weareiaato #antarcticambassadors #responsibletravel #explore #expedition #polar
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It’s World Penguin Day! Celebrate by helping @penguin_watch researchers by counting penguins now from wherever you are in the world. Click on the link in our bio to do your bit for science! 🐧 ©️ @glr.photo #worldpenguinday #supportingscience #citizenscience #peaceandscience #polarscience #science #weareiaato #iaato30 #antarcticambassadors #antarctica #loveantarctica #penguinwatch #penguins
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A Giant Petrel against the mountains of South Georgia, captured by self-professed bird nerd, expedition guide and wildlife photographer Jamie Coleman (@jctravelphotography). At this time of year the Northern Giant Petrel chicks have just fledged and the Southern chicks are losing their final bits of down and will be fledging soon. #southgeorgia #antarcticambassadors #giantpetrel #wildlifephotography #antarctic #loveantarctica #weareiaato #iaato30 #polarphotography
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Site management is all part of putting the needs of Antarctica’s landscape and wildlife before the whims of human visitors; and a rule which has endeavoured to ensure all human activity in this remote region has only a ‘minor or transitory impact’. It’s a huge collaborative effort, and, over the last 30 years, @iaato_org has been committed to promoting and advocating the practice of safe and environmentally responsible tourism which see guests arrive as visitors and leave as ambassadors; taking nothing with them but the memories of their trip and the desire to see Antarctica preserved for future generations to do the same. ©️ @glr.photo #weareiaato #iaato30 #antarcticambassadors #antarctica #loveantarctica #responsibletravel #responsibletourism #peaceandscience
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The IAATO & Antarctic Ambassadors community is honoured to play its part in upholding the tenets of the Antarctic Treaty System. It is a coalition whose success cannot be overstated. Without it, not only would Antarctica be open to misuse, but the White Desert would not have remained the pristine environment it is today – a haven of pioneering scientific research with an extraordinary capacity to create ambassadors of those fortunate enough to visit. © @glr.photo #weareiaato #iaato30 #antarcticambassadors #antarctica #loveantarctica #responsibletravel #responsibletourism #peaceandscience #antarctictreaty
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“Cute and stinky gentoo penguin chicks. Nothing more needs to be said. If there were scratch and sniff photos, this one would be unpleasant,” says @benjaminolsonphotography about this capture in Antarctica. What’s your lasting memory of the white continent? #antarcticphotography #polarphotography #penguins #wildlife #weareiaato #antarcticambassadors #loveantarctica #peaceandscience
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What's your favourite polar quote? #weareiaato #iaato30 #antarcticambassadors #antarctica #loveantarctica #responsibletravel #responsibletourism #peaceandscience #antarctictreaty
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HappyWhale encourages citizen scientists to upload their images of the mammals they encounter on their travels to its website. Identification experts can then examine these pictures to see if they match any whales already stored in the database, or if they are new to science. The contributors are notified of the results and can follow ‘their’ whale on its travels. Such research informs conservation management decisions. In 2019, IAATO took the unprecedented step of establishing vessel slow areas covering more than 20,000km2 in the Antarctic Peninsula region. Visit @happyhumpback to upload your photos 🐋 #supportingscience #citizenscience #peaceandscience #polarscience #science #weareiaato #iaato30 #antarcticambassadors #antarctica #loveantarctica #whales #whalewatching #killerwhales
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Hello. My name is Michaela Mayer and I am a zoologist, marine biologist, polar ecologist, ornithologist, scientific diver, car mechanic, and a judoka. My first season in Antarctica was 1997 when I was a PhD student doing research on marine unicellular organisms (foraminiferas) in the shallow waters of Antarctica. I collected my samples scuba diving, which made me immediately addicted to this continent. In my first season I flew in supported by Argentine military logistics, but in my second season an IAATO tour operator took me to my research destination. I was so thrilled that it is possible to show the beauty of Antarctica to non-scientific visitors. As soon I finished my doctoral thesis, I remembered that and since then I've come back every southern summer as a lecturer or expedition leader. In these jobs I can bring all my education and skills together – academic and hands-on. I love bringing scientific papers to 'edu-tainment' lectures. I love being outdoors, driving Zodiacs, going on an ice field hike, being surrounded by mother nature at its finest. At home in northern Germany, I work with several projects aiming sustainability for any activities at sea, including offshore wind farms and cruise tourism. I believe that everyone can make a contribution to preserving the wellbeing of our planet. For me, working in the Antarctic also means working in an international team. United by the fascination for nature, the Antarctic proves that a peaceful collaboration between different cultures and nations is possible. This also applies to people on research stations, research ships or passenger ships. We are the World. #meetanantarcticambassador #loveantarctica #weareiaato #antarcticambassadors #responsibletravel #explore #expedition #polarpeople