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IAATO Welcomes Daven Hafey as New Director of Operations
New IAATO App Puts Responsible Visitor Guidance in the Palm of Your Hand
Safeguarding Antarctica: IAATO Responds to Research on Anchoring Impacts in the Southern Ocean
IAATO Members Mandate Acoustic Mitigation Measures to Protect Whales in Antarctic Waters
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Today is #WorldMigratoryBirdDay! ๐ฆ Meet the Southern Fulmar (๐๐ถ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ข๐ณ๐ถ๐ด ๐จ๐ญ๐ข๐ค๐ช๐ข๐ญ๐ฐ๐ช๐ฅ๐ฆ๐ด). 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. ๐๐๐ ๐๐ผ๐พ๐: They can drink seawater, using a special salt gland to stay hydrated in salty environments. ๐ธ 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: ๐นCoordinating itineraries in advance through careful advance pre-season planning ๐นParticipating in the IAATO vessel tracking system, designed to enhance contingency response ๐นMandatory assessments for field guides and vessel crews to ensure understanding of best practices in environmental stewardship ๐นSafeguarding 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 - ๐ in bio. ๐ธ @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. โ๏ธ๐ง "I look forward to ensuring future generations can experience Antarctica with the same wonder and respect that has inspired me."
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Visiting Antarctica is a privilege, one that comes with a responsibility to do so safely and respectfully. Special guidelines exist to ensure its unique environment remains protected. This briefing video will prepare visitors who will experience Antarctica as part of a cruise-only expedition. ๐ณ๏ธ