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Pew: As Avian Flu Hits Antarctic Peninsula, Global Leaders Must Take Action

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The highly contagious H5N1 virus, commonly known as avian or bird flu, has been confirmed in two seabirds—both of them Antarctic skuas—on the Antarctic Peninsula. And on February 23, scientists from the Severo Ochoa Molecular Biology Center of the Higher Council for Scientific Research in Madrid confirmed the presence of the deadly virus for the first time on the Antarctic continent.

Key Points: 
  • But H5N1 doesn't only affect birds; it has caused near-complete breeding failure for some colonies of elephant seals.
  • With the virus now confirmed in Antarctica, the only region to not be affected by this latest H5N1 outbreak is Oceania.
  • "World leaders must immediately move to protect this vital place and all the animals that call it home.
  • "Not only can the species found in the Antarctic Peninsula not withstand increasing threats, but the world needs a healthy Southern Ocean ecosystem."

Pew Bertarelli: Timeline for Krill Conservation Measures Confirmed

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Friday, October 27, 2023
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HOBART, Australia, Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pew Bertarelli Ocean Legacy Project today praised delegates from 26 nations and the European Union for marking progress toward harmonizing an updated krill fishery management plan with Southern Ocean protections along the Antarctic Peninsula.

Key Points: 
  • Tethering these two krill conservation efforts allows CCAMLR to fulfill its mandate to prevent irreversible impacts on the Southern Ocean ecosystem from human activities such as fishing.
  • Over the past decade, industrial krill fishing has become increasingly concentrated in areas along the Antarctic Peninsula, affecting predators that feed in those same areas.
  • Without protection for large areas of the Southern Ocean and new fisheries measures, we will all suffer the consequences."
  • The Pew Charitable Trusts addresses the challenges of a changing world by illuminating issues, creating common ground, and advancing ambitious projects including the need for effective marine conservation.

International Meeting on Antarctic Ocean Protection Ends With No Further Progress

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Friday, June 23, 2023
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SANTIAGO, Chile, June 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Members of the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) were unable to reach consensus on the designation of marine protected areas (MPAs) at a special meeting in Santiago, Chile, called to address a six-year stalemate of forward progress. The last MPA designated by the Commission was in 2016, when members agreed to the largest protected area in the world in the Ross Sea.

Key Points: 
  • "This gives us hope, but something must change for the Commission to fulfill its responsibility of protecting the Antarctic Ocean."
  • "The Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) plays the most important role in protecting the Southern Ocean.
  • "This special CCAMLR meeting was a concrete opportunity to make progress to protect ocean life in Antarctica," said Emily Grilly, Antarctic Conservation Manager for WWF.
  • CCAMLR: The Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Living Resources (CCAMLR) was established under the Antarctic Treaty System to preserve the biodiversity of the Southern Ocean.

Quark Expeditions Announces Snow Hill Promise for 2023 Voyages

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023
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SEATTLE, April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Quark Expeditions, the global leader in polar adventures, has launched the Snow Hill Promise to provide peace of mind for its industry-leading expeditions: if guests don't reach the legendary Snow Hill colony in 2023, they will receive 50% off any applicable Arctic or Antarctic voyage in 2024.

Key Points: 
  • SEATTLE, April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Quark Expeditions, the global leader in polar adventures, has launched the Snow Hill Promise to provide peace of mind for its industry-leading expeditions: if guests don't reach the legendary Snow Hill colony in 2023, they will receive 50% off any applicable Arctic or Antarctic voyage in 2024.
  • "We have the deepest Snow Hill experience in the industry," said Thomas Lennartz, Vice- President of Sales and Client Experience for Quark Expeditions.
  • To recap the Snow Hill Promise for Quark Expeditions guests:
    Reach the Snow Hill colony in 2023, or receive 50% off any applicable 2024 Arctic or Antarctica expedition with Quark Expeditions
    Available to all guests booked on Emperor Penguin Quest: Expedition to Snow Hill in November, 2023
    With the best team and Ultramarine's unmatched helicopter capability, Quark Expeditions will do everything possible to land guests at Snow Hill.
  • Click to learn more about the Quark Expeditions Snow Hill Promise and this year's available expeditions to one of the most exclusive wildlife locations on the planet.

Quark Expeditions Announces Snow Hill Promise for 2023 Voyages

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023
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SEATTLE, April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Quark Expeditions, the global leader in polar adventures, has launched the Snow Hill Promise to provide peace of mind for its industry-leading expeditions: if guests don't reach the legendary Snow Hill colony in 2023, they will receive 50% off any applicable Arctic or Antarctic voyage in 2024.

Key Points: 
  • SEATTLE, April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Quark Expeditions, the global leader in polar adventures, has launched the Snow Hill Promise to provide peace of mind for its industry-leading expeditions: if guests don't reach the legendary Snow Hill colony in 2023, they will receive 50% off any applicable Arctic or Antarctic voyage in 2024.
  • "We have the deepest Snow Hill experience in the industry," said Thomas Lennartz, Vice- President of Sales and Client Experience for Quark Expeditions.
  • To recap the Snow Hill Promise for Quark Expeditions guests:
    Reach the Snow Hill colony in 2023, or receive 50% off any applicable 2024 Arctic or Antarctica expedition with Quark Expeditions
    Available to all guests booked on Emperor Penguin Quest: Expedition to Snow Hill in November, 2023
    With the best team and Ultramarine's unmatched helicopter capability, Quark Expeditions will do everything possible to land guests at Snow Hill.
  • Click to learn more about the Quark Expeditions Snow Hill Promise and this year's available expeditions to one of the most exclusive wildlife locations on the planet.

SEABOURN CELEBRATES SEABOURN VENTURE'S MAIDEN VOYAGE TO ANTARCTICA AND NAMING OF ITS FIRST PURPOSE-BUILT EXPEDITION SHIP

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Monday, November 21, 2022
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The onboard team released a bottle made of ice that was broken against the ship, a time-honored ship naming tradition.

Key Points: 
  • The onboard team released a bottle made of ice that was broken against the ship, a time-honored ship naming tradition.
  • The ship's guests and team were all smiles throughout the ceremony, warmed by their complimentary Seabourn expedition-grade parkas while toasting Seabourn Venture.
  • "We've eagerly awaited Seabourn Venture's maiden voyage to Antarctica since the moment the ship debuted earlier this year," said Seabourn President Josh Leibowitz.
  • With the beauty of the Antarctic landscape and scenery in the background, it truly was the perfect place to name the most luxurious expedition ship, Seabourn Venture."

Pew Bertarelli: Nations Agree on Much-Needed Update to Krill Fishery Management

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Friday, November 4, 2022
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HOBART, Australia, Nov. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pew Bertarelli Ocean Legacy Project was pleased today as delegates from 26 nations and the European Union agreed to renew a krill fishery management measure while developing a new one that will further spread out the catch, closely monitor impacts on predators, and incorporate a proposal for an Antarctic Peninsula marine protected area (MPA) into the fishery's management.

Key Points: 
  • The decision came at the close of the 41st annual meeting of the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR).
  • As part of the Antarctic Treaty System, CCAMLR is the governing body responsible for protecting Southern Ocean wildlife.
  • These effects are expected to increase as climate change affects the region and krill fishing expands in the Antarctic Peninsula.
  • But while the krill conservation measure is a good first step, new evidence underscores that the best precautionary approach to Southern Ocean conservation couples ecosystem-based fishery management and marine protected areas.

'Indiana Jones of the Deep' Bound for exclusive speaker appearance with Cunard

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Wednesday, May 11, 2022
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VALENCIA, Calif., May 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Maritime archaeologist, Mensun Bound, who made headlines across the world in March with the discovery of Sir Ernest Shackleton's ship, the Endurance, will head out to sea again this summer to talk exclusively to Cunard guests.

Key Points: 
  • It is a huge honor to welcome Mensun Bound so soon after his historical expedition captured the world's attention.
  • Bound will join Queen Mary 2 in Southampton for a 7-night Transatlantic Crossing on June 24, 2022, before arriving in New York on July 2.
  • In an exclusive talk and Q&A on board Queen Mary 2 in June, Bound will talk publicly for the first time since returning from his historical expedition.
  • Cunard is based at Carnival House in Southampton and has been owned since 1998 by Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE:CUK).

Endurance is Found

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Wednesday, March 9, 2022
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LONDON, March 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Falklands Maritime Heritage Trust is pleased to confirm that the Endurance22 Expedition has located the wreck of Endurance, Sir Ernest Shackleton's ship which has not been seen since it was crushed by the ice and sank in the Weddell Sea in 1915.

Key Points: 
  • Under the outstanding leadership of Dr John Shears, they have found Endurance.
  • Mensun Bound, Director of Exploration on the expedition, said:
    "We are overwhelmed by our good fortune in having located and captured images of Endurance.
  • An in-depth story about the finding of Endurance, including its historical relevance, is available on natgeo.com now.
  • For further information / resources:
    Photographs and a 90 second video of Endurance, as well as other expedition images, are available for download at: https://collect.wetransfer.com/board/sowc348bfrvti58ge20220307165300

Endurance is Found

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Wednesday, March 9, 2022
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LONDON, March 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Falklands Maritime Heritage Trust is pleased to confirm that the Endurance22 Expedition has located the wreck of Endurance, Sir Ernest Shackleton's ship which has not been seen since it was crushed by the ice and sank in the Weddell Sea in 1915.

Key Points: 
  • One hundred years after Shackleton's death, Endurance was found at a depth of 3008 metresin the Weddell Sea, within the search area defined by the expedition team before its departure from Cape Town, and approximately four miles south of the positionoriginally recorded byCaptain Worsley.
  • Under the outstanding leadership of Dr John Shears, they have found Endurance.
  • An in-depth story about the finding of Endurance, including its historical relevance, is available on natgeo.com now.
  • For further information / resources:
    Photographs and a 90 second video of Endurance, as well as other expedition images, are available for download at: https://collect.wetransfer.com/board/sowc348bfrvti58ge20220307165300