Ambassadorship World Map
Travel the world one Antarctic Ambassador at a time!
Click on a penguin map pin to meet an Ambassador and be inspired by their story. Want to join our map? Scroll down for details on how to submit your own profile.
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Together with our polar partners at COMNAP, we’re proud to celebrate and announce the 2025 Antarctic Fellows. IAATO has selected Dr. Manuel Novillo for his project titled, ‘Frozen Clues: validating age and growth of an overexploited Antarctic fish through otolith microchemistry’. “Frozen clues hidden in Antarctic fish otoliths can tell us how they responded to human fishing pressures. With this fellowship, I’ll unlock those stories to support stronger conservation in the Southern Ocean.” - @novillomanu Find out more about the #AntarcticFellowship and COMNAP's Awardees via the link in our bio. 🔬🇦🇶
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Today is #WorldMigratoryBirdDay! 🦅 Meet the Southern Fulmar (𝘍𝘶𝘭𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘶𝘴 𝘨𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭𝘰𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘴). These birds breed along the Antarctic mainland and spend much of their lives gliding over the cold southern seas. During the non-breeding season, they can be found in warmer waters off the coast of South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and South America. The Southern Fulmar and many others remind us that migration connects not just species, but entire ecosystems. 𝙁𝙐𝙉 𝙁𝘼𝘾𝙏: They can drink seawater, using a special salt gland to stay hydrated in salty environments. 📸 polar_madi
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In addition to Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting Measures, Recommendations, and Resolutions, IAATO members are required to adhere to all of the association's operating guidelines and established protocols, which are designed to promote safe and environmentally responsible operations in Antarctica. Examples include: 🔹Coordinating itineraries in advance through careful advance pre-season planning 🔹Participating in the IAATO vessel tracking system, designed to enhance contingency response 🔹Mandatory assessments for field guides and vessel crews to ensure understanding of best practices in environmental stewardship 🔹Safeguarding measures for wildlife, including wildlife guidelines, whale slow-down zones and mandatory acoustic awareness zones For a more comprehensive list, see Section X of the IAATO Bylaws on our website - 🔗 in bio. 📸 @sealcub
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IAATO welcomes Daven Hafey as our new Director of Operations! With nearly 20 years of polar experience and a deep commitment to responsible tourism, Daven will help lead our mission to protect Antarctica while supporting safe, environmentally responsible expeditions. ❄️🐧 "I look forward to ensuring future generations can experience Antarctica with the same wonder and respect that has inspired me."