Tag: Falkland

A beetle introduced in Kerguelen, perpetually voracious

Camille Lin

A beetle introduced to Kerguelen, Merizodus soledadinus, is so active that it is thought to be capable of eradicating the archipelago's native flies. Scientists at the French Polar Institute have discovered that its predatory activity does not diminish as its population grows and its prey diminishes.

Rockhoppers - the climbing artists

Heiner Kubny

Rockhopper penguins know their way around steep terrain. New studies show that the little guys have a lot going for them in other ways, too.

First woman governor appointed for the Falkland Islands

Julia Hager

Alison Blake takes office as the new governor in July 2022, 40 years after the liberation of the Falkland Islands.

Covid-19 vaccine has reached Antarctica

Heiner Kubny

The vaccine was flown from RAF Base Brize Norton to the Falkland Islands. After reloading onto a Twin Otter belonging to the British Antarctic Survey, the flight continued to Rothera Station in Antarctica.

Oil production in Falkland - what next?

Heiner Kubny

UK oil company Harbour Energy said it was considering cashing in an option to exit the Falkland Islands project and would leave Falkland.

RRS "James Clark Ross" on farewell tour

Heiner Kubny

It is the end of a 30-year era for the British supply ship and icebreaker RRS "James Clark Ross", which is on its last tour.

Lufthansa special flight - landing after 15 hours

Heiner Kubny

Record flight for Lufthansa: After 15 hours 36 minutes and 13,600 kilometres an Airbus A350-900 with researchers on board arrived at the Falkland Islands.

Lufthansa special flight becomes a political issue

Heiner Kubny

Argentine authorities interpret the request from Germany at the same time as a recognition of Argentine sovereignty over the islands. The government in Berlin strongly disagrees.

Lufthansa flies non-stop to the Falklands

Heiner Kubny

Lufthansa plans to make history: To replace researchers at the Neumayer Station in Antarctica, Lufthansa is planning one of the longest flights in its history.

"RRS Sir David Attenborough" registered in Stanley

Heiner Kubny

Britain's new icebreaker, the "RRS Sir David Attenborough", has been registered with the British Register of Shipping in Stanley, the main town in the Falkland Islands.