Our members have implemented procedures to prevent whale strikes in cetacean-rich Antarctic waters within geofenced time-areas along the Antarctic Peninsula. Find out more about our robust guidelines & procedures at https://t.co/rn52DVpCXe 💙 🐋 #worldwhaleday #weareiaato

IAATO membership is comprised of 2 main types of members: Operators & Associates. Operators operate directly in #Antarctica & organize their own travel programmes while Associates are tour operators, travel agents or other marketers that book visitors into Operator expeditions.

RT @OceanwideExp: You can do a lot of good in 30 years, and @iaato_org is walking proof. As proud members of this polar organization, we co…

IAATO has set the global precedent of best practice self-management in #Antarctica. Our focus on protection, management & education promotes a greater understanding of the region, leaving it as majestic for future generations as it is today. ©️ onaexplorer #iaato30 #weareiaato

Today with our #antarcticambassadors we celebrate invertebrates – often the least thought of as visitors plan their expeditions, but no less fascinating than the marine mammals that call Antarctica home. #loveantarcticinvertebrates this Valentine’s Day! ♥️ #weareiaato

In line with the Antarctic Treaty system, IAATO is committed to the principle that planned tourism activities will have no more than a minor or transitory impact on the #Antarctic environment. Find out more at https://t.co/llfgTbK9Dz ©️ Dylan Taylor#iaato30 #weareiaato

As the IAATO celebrates 30 years in 2021, Dir. of Environment & Science Coordination Amanda Lynnes reflects on the changing landscape of female empowerment & equality in polar science: https://t.co/y0zqEjkztV 🧑‍🔬 #womeninSTEM #WomenScienceDay #polarwomen #weareiaato

Did you know…? As well as Antarctica, most of our members also operate expeditions to environmentally sensitive areas such as the Arctic and the Amazon, as well as educational excursions to all seven continents. #weareiaato #responsibletourism #iaato30

An important element in conscientious visitor management is forward-planning based on long-term understanding of the industry. Our AGM, & other virtual meetings help us evolve guidelines to protect #Antarctica while enabling visitors to have an enriching, educational experience.

IAATO operators are working towards reducing single-use plastic in their operations, but guests can support their efforts by reducing the number of disposable items they bring, use and dispose of during their expedition. ©️ @glr.photo #iaato30 #weareiaato

IAATO is an industry group that’s resolved to set the highest tourism operating standards in our effort to protect #Antarctica. This effort is unique, & the challenge to maintain environmentally #responsibletourism exists to this extent in no other region of the world.

IAATO doesn’t allow recreational use of drones in the coastal areas of Antarctica. Commercial use is only allowed in coastal areas if the activity is covered by the IAATO Operator’s permit/authorization and/or the pilot has approval from the IAATO Operator. ©️ Genna Roland