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South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands

South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands is a British Overseas Territory in the southern Atlantic Ocean.  Stunningly beautiful and rugged, this island wildlife sanctuary, once visited, is not easily forgotten. Its snow covered peaks, blue glacier ice and emerald green bays are breathtaking sights.

It is a real “oasis” in the stormy southern oceans and is home to amazing wildlife like penguins, albatrosses, seals, whales and petrels.

The South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands Laws site can be accessed here.

Latest News

Read the past Government of South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands’ (GSGSSI) latest news and updates here.

March 12, 2024

Opening Of The Licence Application Round For The 2024 Krill Fishery

GSGSSI are pleased to announce the opening of the licence application round for the 2024 South Georgia krill fishery.

For details on how to apply please contact the Director of Fisheries by email – dof@gov.gs

March 11, 2024

HPAI Confirmed In Penguin Populations On South Georgia

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) was first detected in the brown skua population on Bird Island, South Georgia in October 2023.

The most recent results from samples taken in early February have confirmed the presence of the disease in one colony of gentoo penguins and one colony of king penguins on South Georgia.

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February 26, 2024

Plans To Introduce Significant Enhancements To Marine Protection In The Southern Ocean

Government of South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands announces plans to introduce significant enhancements to marine protection in the Southern Ocean.

The announcement of an additional 166,000km2 of ‘No Take Zones’, covering an area 8 times the size of Wales, will result in 449,000km2 of highly biodiverse marine habitat being closed to all fishing activity.

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February 23, 2024

Toothfish Fishery Licence Application 2024

GSGSSI are pleased to announce the opening of the licence application round for the 2024 South Georgia toothfish fishery.
For details on how to apply please contact the Director of Fisheries by email – dof(at)gov.gs

February 19, 2024

Avian flu now detected in albatrosses on South Georgia

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza has been confirmed in Wandering Albatross populations on South Georgia.

Read More (BAS site)

February 07, 2024

GSGSSI Welcomes Mairi Macleod As The New Director Of Operations

After a thorough recruitment and selection process, are pleased to announce that Mairi will be joining the GSGSSI team in Stanley in March, following a handover with our departing Director of Operations Steve Winn.

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January 30, 2024

Expressions Of Interest Invited – Specialist HR Services

The GSGSSI is seeking expressions of interest from those able to provide specialist HR services.

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