This year we’re giving thanks to all of our Members and their continued commitment to the practice of safe and environmentally responsible private-sector travel. Even with the challenges this year has brought, our community remains strong, together. ©Fiona Ayers #thanksgiving

The SCAR impact of COVID-19 on the research community survey is now available in additional languages. Please share! https://t.co/3DqDlaa29K

IAATO members commit to ensure that any visitor facilities in Antarctica can be removed at the end of the summer season – just another way we ensure that Antarctica remains pristine and protected. ©Russ Hepburn
#weareiaato #responsibletravel #loveantarctica #peaceandscience

Late in the Antarctic summer, a marvellous array of colours illuminate the sea ice. No longer is the landscape dominated by the blues, greens and whites. Instead, dusk and dawn bathe the region in magical hues of purple, pink, red and orange. ©Moira Le Patourel #peaceandscience

Being an IAATO Member means committing to having no more than a minor or transitory impact on the Antarctic Environment. And on #WorldToiletDay, we thought we’d reconfirm that this means leaving NO waste behind (of any kind!). ©ailuj_1989 #responsibletravel #loveantarctica

#PolarPride – @BAS_News Polar Scientist Huw Griffiths shares his experience of research as a member of the LGBTQ+ community, the challenges & realities of being gay in unique & international working environments & importance of networks in creating change. https://t.co/CceXe4atIK

It’s #LGBTQSTEMDay and the inaugural #PolarPride day; an important event with which to recognise LGBTQI+ inclusion and contribution to #polarscience, and support diversity in polar affairs. May this be the first of many! 🏳️‍🌈 #science #diversityinpolarscience #weareiaato

RT @AusAntarctic: 🏳️‍🌈Happy #PolarPride Day from #Antarctica, the #SouthernOcean, and #Tasmania. Today is an important recognition of LGBTQ…

What a view…Whether photographed standing on the continent or by satellites, the beauty of Antarctica’s pristine environment comes in many different forms. ©NASA / Goddard Space Flight Center #loveantarctica #peaceandscience #weareiaato

These little fellas will grow to be the tallest of all penguin species – the Emperor – at approx. 130cm. Such remarkable birds deserve special protection so IAATO has tailored visitor guidelines for Emperor Penguins to safeguard their normal patterns of activity. #weareiaato

IAATO Members strive to create a corps of ambassadors for Antarctica by providing the opportunity to experience the continent firsthand. They also support science through cooperation with National Antarctic Programs.
©Michael Strickland
#WorldScienceDayforPeaceandDevelopment

Have you heard of our Antarctic Ambassadors? It’s a collaboration of people who care passionately about Antarctica and protecting its unique landscape. Learn more: https://t.co/PUR5YJ7HXp #weareiaato #antarcticambassadors #loveantarctica