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Blue Whales Return to South Georgia from Antarctica after 100 Years

Blue Whales Return to South Georgia from Antarctica after 100 Years

December 14, 2020November 28, 2021 Supertrooper 1 Comment

Endangered blue whales, the largest animal in history, have returned to waters of South Georgia, close to Antarctica after 100 years of near extinction. Scientists have recorded dozens of whales in the area after only a single whale had been viewed between 1998 and 2018.  “We’ve had indications in previous years that there might […]

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Final Blog Post…

Final Blog Post…

February 25, 2016December 23, 2019 Glenn Bartley 3 Comments

Hi Everyone, I just wanted to write one final blog post on here. It seems these days that the conventional blog is outdated and other social media platforms are now more relevant.        

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Video: Up Close With King Penguins and Elephant Seals

Video: Up Close With King Penguins and Elephant Seals

December 17, 2014February 18, 2021 Supertrooper Leave a comment

Just above Antarctica, off the island of South Georgia, lies a breeding hot spot for elephant seals and king penguins known as Gold Harbour. Filmmaker Richard Sidey captures incredible raw footage and the natural sound of this wild bounty for part of his series, Speechless. With the absence of narrative, the viewer is left to […]

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Wildlife on South Georgia’s Bird Island – in pictures

Wildlife on South Georgia’s Bird Island – in pictures

August 21, 2014December 23, 2019 Supertrooper 2 Comments

The UK overseas territory in the southern Atlantic Ocean is a haven for sea birds and fur seals where the British Antarctic Survey monitors long-term population trends. Jerry Gillham photographs the island’s wildlife This article was first published by The Guardian.

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PETITION: Stop Georgia Aquarium Importing 18 Wild Belugas

PETITION: Stop Georgia Aquarium Importing 18 Wild Belugas

November 7, 2013December 23, 2019 Supertrooper 5 Comments

Georgia Aquarium wants to import 18 wild-caught belugas, despite the National Marine Fisheries Service ruling that it can’t because of conservation issues. The whales would come from Russia, torn from their family groups and destined for a miserable life behind glass. According to the Fisheries Service, five of these whales could still be nursing, i.e. […]

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