South Georgia

Postage Stamps Marking 100 Years of Marine Science

With a special stamp issue, the Government of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands is honoring a key chapter in international marine research.

Ocean currents determine the fate of young fish

Heiner Kubny

In the cold fjords of the sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia, the survival of entire generations of fish is decided.

New postage stamps from South Georgia

Heiner Kubny

On 13 November 2025, the Government of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands announced the release of a new stamp series celebrating the cultural heritage of South Georgia.

Massive Decline in Elephant Seals in South Georgia

Rosamaria Kubny

New research findings from the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) paint an alarming picture: On the subantarctic island of South Georgia, the number of breeding female elephant seals declined by 47 percent between 2022 and 2024.

New Zealand and Switzerland Deepen Cooperation in Antarctic Research

Marcel Schütz

New Zealand’s Ambassador to Switzerland, Craig Hawke, handed over the Memorandum of Arrangement between Antarctica New Zealand and the Swiss Polar Institute

Breaking News

WEF Davos: Trump halts planned tariffs after talks on Greenland

Marcel Schütz

Following Donald Trump’s appearance in Davos, there was an immediate political and economic reaction both in Europe and within the transatlantic alliance.

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MSC Reaffirms Its Decision to Avoid the Northern Sea Route

Guest Author

The shipping company Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has once again reiterated a stance it formulated years ago: the Northern Sea Route will continue to remain off-limits for the world’s largest container carrier. This is a clear signal in favor of environmental protection and safety.