UK OVERSEAS TERRITORIES CONSERVATION FORUM
Virtual Tours: S Georgia, S Sandwich Islands
The Full Tour
Map
Introduction
Features of Natural Interest
Features of Other Interest, including Cultural
Threats / Problems / Issues
Projects / Conservation Actions
Opportunities
Organisations and Links
Tour Selection
Projects / Conservation Actions

In 1993, the 1.3 million km2 South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands 200 nautical miles Maritime Zone (SGSSI MZ) was created to conserve and manage the fisheries and mineral resources in the region and control whaling activities.

Gentoo penguins "porpoise" as they move between feeding areas and colony.


© Dr Mike Pienkowski
(Projects / Conservation Actions, 1 of 12 - Slide ref. 1151)