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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.

April 9, 2025

Conserving The Jewel Of The Southern Ocean- The South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands Marine Protected Area

Since joining GSGSSI in 2018 as Director of Fisheries and Environment, Dr Mark Belchier has been responsible for managing an area of extremely remote sub-Antarctic Ocean to ensure the conservation of the region’s extraordinary marine biodiversity. The South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands MPA has become a model for how conservation can be achieved alongside highly precautionary tourism and sustainable fisheries.

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April 7, 2025

Government Announces The Introduction Of The New Electronic Permit System For Visitors For Next Season

The Government of South Georgia & the South Sandwich islands has announced that will launch a new electronic permit system (EPS) for visitors to the Territories in advance of the next tourist season, replacing the current system of levying landing fees by an individual visitor permit charge.

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March 21, 2025

Groundfish Survey Reveals Key Insights Into South Georgia’s Marine Life

The waters surrounding South Georgia, nestled beneath glaciated mountains, are among the most biologically rich in the Southern Ocean. In February, a team of scientists from the British Antarctic Survey and international institutions embarked on an important research expedition to explore the diverse marine life – including groundfish – thriving 300 metres below the surface.

Read more on the BAS site here.

March 17, 2025

Mackerel Icefish Licensing Open

The Government of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands is pleased to announce the opening of the 2025 licensing round for the mid-water fishery for mackerel icefish at South Georgia. Information for applicants and further details can be obtained by emailing the Director of Fisheries (DOF@gov.gs).

March 7, 2025

Iceberg A23a

The world’s largest iceberg has run aground in shallow waters off the Island of South Georgia. The iceberg, which is about twice the size of Greater London, appears to be stuck on the continental shelf and should start breaking up on the island’s south-west shores.

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January 24, 2025

Iceberg A23a

The Government of South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands is aware of and closely monitoring the movement of iceberg A23a. Icebergs are a regular occurrence in the Southern Ocean, and we anticipate A23a will run aground before it reaches the landmass of South Georgia.

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July 29, 2024

Statement From Argos Froyanes

The tragic events of Monday the 22nd of July leading to the loss of thirteen of our Officers and Crew have been well documented and communicated by the Falkland Island Government.

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