These guidelines minimise potential environmental impacts to wildlife & suggest ways to comply with Annex II of the Protocol on Environmental Protection to the #AntarcticTreaty. Find more: https://t.co/UYfiWLcdeV

These guidelines minimize potential environmental impacts to wildlife & suggest ways to comply with Annex II (Conservation of Antarctic Fauna and Flora) of the Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty.

IAATO’s General Info. for Wildlife Watching & related Guidelines provide guidance to IAATO operators for viewing cetaceans, seals, & birds in their marine environment.

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RT @Polar_Research: We are happy to announce that the voting for the Antarctica Day photo contest ist now open! Find the submitted photos a…

RT @NinaBGallo: Does anyone know a marine #biologist / #penguin researcher who’s travelled on a tourism vessel to undertake research on the…

#Antarctica is regarded as the last great wilderness on our planet, still pristine with wildlife & landscapes that show little evidence of direct human activity. To visit, & operate in, an environment like this comes with a responsibility to do so carefully & with minimal impact.

Through the unique global partnership that is the #AntarcticTreaty system, the entire Antarctic continent is formally designated as a ‘natural reserve, devoted to #peaceandscience’.

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RT @bernabephoto: “Silver Silken Blade” Antarctica #TravelTuesday @iaato_org

“Modern polar research has a place for everyone, but the demographics of this vital area of global research will only change if we make the effort to welcome people who have been previously excluded,” writes Dr Huw Griffiths for #PolarPride2021, y’day. https://t.co/FmkmOctUSr 🏳️‍🌈

RT @COMNAP1: It’s November 18th here in our part of the world…we can be the first to celebrate equity, diversity and inclusivity in polar a…

RT @SCAR_Tweets: Happy #PolarPrideDay2021!
We’re excited to celebrate the wonderful diversity of polar research with you today. How are yo…

RT @scottpolar: SPRI @scottpolar researchers and staff are celebrating #PolarPride2021 #PolarPride today! 🏳️‍🌈❄️🏳️‍⚧️ https://t.co/zf9ZzSZB…