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1: SOUTH GEORGIA ICEFISH FISHERY SEEKS MSC CERTIFICATION - Br.Ant.Territory (Fisheries) - 25.01.2008

A South Georgia fishery has become the 50th fishery currently undergoing public full assessment under the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) [1] standard for sustainable and well-managed fisheries.

2: M/S Explorer Passengers on Their Way to Chile. - Br.Ant.Territory (Tourism/Travel) - 25.11.2007

Half of the passengers from M/S EXPLORER have flown to Punta Arenas in Chile. Photo Thanks to the Chilean Airforce - On her way to Davy Jones' Locker

3: M/S EXPLORER Situation Report - Br.Ant.Territory (Tourism/Travel) - 23.11.2007

The M/S EXPLORER is in difficulty in British Antarctic Territory waters and the FCO have issued the following situation report.

4: M/V EXPLORER TRAVELLERS TO FLY TO PUNTA ARENAS FROM MARSH BASE - Br.Ant.Territory (Tourism/Travel) - 23.11.2007

Passengers from the stricken M/S EXPLORER have been safely evacuated to the cruise ship M/S NORD NORGE and are, at present, on their way to Marsh Base on King George Island, where they are expected to fly to Punta Arenas in Chile.

5: 7.1 Quake Hits Scotia Sea - Br.Ant.Territory (Geological Events) - 22.08.2006

The Seabed in the Scotia Sea has been shaken by a 7.1 quake.

6: Draft South Georgia Environmental Plan 2005 Published - Br.Ant.Territory (Environment) - 09.01.2006

This important Environmental Plan has been updated since it was issued in 2000.

7: BSES Achieves Despite Some Set-Backs - Br.Ant.Territory (Environment) - 04.01.2006

David Nicholls tells us of the ups and downs of South Georgia mountain climbing

8: South Georgia: A busy Place for Weddings - Br.Ant.Territory (Heritage) - 04.01.2006

Registrar, Pauline Car, is getting an increasing number of requests for weddings on the remote South Atlantic Island of South Georgia.

9: South Georgia Government Increases Toothfish TAC for 2006 Season - Br.Ant.Territory (Fisheries) - 04.01.2006

CCAMLR has allowed the South Georgia Government to increase its toothfish Total Allowable Catch by 15%.

10: 7.3 Magnitude Earthquake Hits South Sandwich Islands - Br.Ant.Territory (Geological Events) - 02.01.2006

The US Geological Survey reports that a 7.3 Magnitude earthquake has hit an area along the South-Eastern Scotia Plate near the South Sandwich Islands.

11: New Zealand's Kayak Team in South Georgia First - Br.Ant.Territory (Heritage) - 04.11.2005

A Kayak Team from New Zealand has successfully circumnavigated South Georgia - a historical first!

12: Ship and Plane Spotting - Br.Ant.Territory (Environment) - 04.11.2005

Summer season flights and sailing in the Antarctic will begin as soon as the weather clears.

13: Antarctica Exploration Gets £20 Million - Br.Ant.Territory (Business News) - 28.10.2005

The Department of Trade and Industry has announced that £20 Million will go towards Antarctic exploration. Photo (c) Brian Harper - An Old Halley Station at the time the Ozone Hole was discovered.

14: The Southern Ocean is Warming Up - Br.Ant.Territory (Environment) - 26.10.2005

The BBC's Dee Palmer interviews Bas's John King about the warming Southern Ocean.

15: Hard Part First for South Georgia Kayakers - Br.Ant.Territory (Tourism/Travel) - 14.10.2005

The BBC's Deborah Vogle asks Nigel Dennis to explain to listeners about his South Georgia Kayak adventure.

16: Saving Our Heritage in Antarctica - Br.Ant.Territory (Heritage) - 12.10.2005

The BBC World Service interviewed the Hon. Alexandra Shackleton about the restorative effort.

17: Poor Odds for Kayak Circumnavigation of South Georgia - Br.Ant.Territory (Environment) - 07.10.2005

A team of four intrepid kayakers are going to attempt a circumnavigation of South Georgia in aid of charity.

18: Shanklin Set the Record Straight on the Ozone Hole - Br.Ant.Territory (Health) - 17.09.2005

Dr. Jonathan Shanklin, the man who, along with team members, Brian Gardner and Joe Farman, discovered the Ozone Hole over the Antarctic dispelled some of the myths about the hole over the Antarctic and one that is forming over the Arctic.

19: Poaching Vessel to be Scuttled - Br.Ant.Territory (Fisheries) - 30.08.2005

The long-liner, ElQui, that was convicted of illegal fishing in South Georgia waters, will be scuttled as soon as possible, according to H.E. the Governor Mr. Howard Pearce.

20: Antarctic Krill: Are They Really in Decline? - Br.Ant.Territory (Fisheries) - 16.11.2004

Besides there being ethical problems with the targeting of animals so low on the food chain, there seems to be confusion about the biomass of Krill.

21: BAS Aircraft Arrive for Antarctic Summer Season - Br.Ant.Territory (Education) - 17.10.2004

Two Twin Otters and a Dash 7 have arrived in Stanley on Friday afternoon in preparation for the up coming summer season of flying in the Antarctic. Photos (c) J. Brock (FINN) - The Dash 7 is getting ready for her first seasonal flight south.

22: Myriam Hands Over the Keys - Br.Ant.Territory (Heritage) - 03.05.2004

After 43 years, Myriam Booth hands over the keys to the British Antarctic Survey's Office in Stanley to her successor, Pauline Sackett. Photo (c) J. Brock SARTMA)

23: HMS ENDURANCE: LYNX CRASH IN ANTARCTICA - Br.Ant.Territory (Health) - 09.02.2004

The Ministry of Defence can confirm that a Royal Navy Lynx helicopter from the ice patrol ship HMS Endurance crashed in Antarctica on 8 February. Photo and article (c) Ministry of Defence

24: LORDS' SELECT COMMITTEE TRAVEL TO THE ANTARCTIC - Br.Ant.Territory (Environment) - 11.01.2004

Members of the House of Lords Select Committee on Science and Technology are in the Antarctic conducting an investigation into international treaties – in this case, the Antarctic Treaty – and looking at the British Antarctic Survey’s science programme with a view to procuring funding for the next few years. Photo (c) J. Brock (SARTMA)

25: 63 Year Old Lady Helicopter Pilot rescued in Antarctica - Br.Ant.Territory (Tourism/Travel) - 20.12.2003

A Grandmother who had hoped to fly around the world via the poles has had her hopes dashed in Antarctica.

26: The Inquest of Kirsty Brown - Br.Ant.Territory (Legal) - 14.11.2003

The inquest into the tragic death of Antarctic Scientist, Kirsty Brown, was held in Stanley Coroner's Court this afternoon. Sue Gyford from FIBS reports.

27: Antarctic Aircraft Damaged on Landing - Br.Ant.Territory (Environment) - 10.11.2003

A British Antarctic Survey Aircraft was damaged on landing at Rothera Research Station today

28: Longlining Causes Albatross Deaths & Leads to Extinction - Br.Ant.Territory (Fisheries) - 05.09.2003

New research shows longline fishing is pushing six species of Albatross to extinction. Photo (c) Birdlife International

29: Kirsty Laid to Rest - Br.Ant.Territory (Snippets) - 05.09.2003

Kirsty Brown has reached her final resting place.

30: Kirsty Goes Home - Br.Ant.Territory (Snippets) - 31.08.2003

The body of Kirsty Brown, the Brirish Scientist tragically killed in July, is being flown home to the UK.

31: COLTO: Toothfish Pirates Falsify Satellite Records - Br.Ant.Territory (Fisheries) - 16.08.2003

Was the Uruguayan Government tricked? COLTO alleges Toothfish Pirates falsify satellite vessel monitoring positioning data.

32: Coroner and Police Officer Return to the Falklands - Br.Ant.Territory (Legal) - 15.08.2003

Coroner, Nick Sanders, Sgt. Dave Roberts and the body of Kirsty Brown have returned to the Falklands

33: Coroner and Police Officer Fly to Rothera - Br.Ant.Territory (Legal) - 14.08.2003

The inquest into the death of British scientist, Kirst Brown, can finally take place. Her body should be flown to Stanley on Friday.

34: Inquest For British Scientist To Be In Rothera - Br.Ant.Territory (Health) - 25.07.2003

An inquest into the tragic death of Kirsty Brown will take place on the Scientific station where she was killed by a Leopard Seal.

35: Antarctic Tragedy Claims Life of British Scientist - Br.Ant.Territory (Health) - 23.07.2003

A well liked and respected British Scientist has been killed by a Leopard Seal.

36: IWC Press Release - Br.Ant.Territory (Heritage) - 17.06.2003

The Inbternational Whaling Commission has met in Berlin.

37: M/S ENDEAVOUR Expedition (Part 2) - Br.Ant.Territory (Tourism/Travel) - 22.04.2003

Fortunately we had a trailing wind at that latitude and the ship didn't cork-screw. Photo (c) J. Brock (SARTMA) The Late Lars-Eric Lindblad inspired Expedition Cruising.

38: James Clark Ross Returns to Antarctic Duties - Br.Ant.Territory (Shipping/Freight) - 26.11.2002

She's back! The RRS James Clark Ross has been repaired and will be continuing her Antarctic programme.

39: James Clark Ross to Head North for Repairs - Br.Ant.Territory (Shipping/Freight) - 03.11.2002

The damaged James Clark Ross could shortly be on her way north for repairs.

40: RRS James Clark Ross Damaged in Dockside Accident - Br.Ant.Territory (Shipping/Freight) - 30.10.2002

The Antarctic Season has changed because the RRS James Clark Ross has been put out of action in a dockside accident.