Interested in South Georgia
Earlier this year the South Georgia Government published their Terrestrial Protected Area Research and Monitoring Plan, drawn up to to guide scientific activities that will contribute to the sustainable management of the territory.
See this on the GSGSSI website:
Aternatively, if the GSGSSI link is not working, you can download it here:
GSGSSI TPA Monitoring Plan Read More »
The South Georgia Association is pleased to present an online talk on Thursday 20 November 2025 at 1930 GMT.
Who and What: Presentation by Norman Court of the Viola Trust.
The Virtual Viola Project has brought back to life a very historic vessel with an extraordinary history. Viola, later named Dias, is the oldest surviving steam trawler with its engines still intact and one of the few vessels still around which fought in WW1. On November 20, starting at 7.30 pm (UK time), we are excited to get a preview of the Virtual Viola film ahead of its official launch a week later. Norman Court, from the Viola Trust, will explain the background to the project before introducing the Virtual Viola film. So join us for a fascinating evening to hear how, though the whale catcher Dias remains at Grytviken, her former history and lives as part of the North Sea boxing fishing fleet and four years as a wartime patrol vessel involved in the sinking of two U-boats have been realistically recreated.
The presentation will be followed by short Question and Answer session.
Where: The Comfort of your own Home, via Zoom
When: 1930 on Thursday 20 November 2025 (1930 GMT for overseas viewers)
Cost: Free
TICKETS: We will shortly be emailing members with details of how to sign up for the talk, after which we will put the details here for the lesser mortals. Meanwhile, clear the date in your diary!
SAVE THE DATE: Online SGA Talk – 20 November 2025 – Virtual Viola Project Presentation Read More »
Following the successful even in Cambridge, we have put recordings of some of the talks online in our YouTube channel.
The Medal awarded to Dr Frederik Paulsen in 2023 was presented to him by SGA Chair Philippa Foster Back.
After stalwart service to the South Georgia Association since its founding over twenty years ago, the SGA Chair Philippa Foster Back presented Secretary Fran Prince with a painting by Bruce Pearson.
Summer Event and AGM, Cambridge, July 2025 Talks are Online Read More »
The South Georgia Association’s May 2025 Newsletter has been published.
It contains articles about:
Members’ paper copies will be in the post soon and the e-copy is online via the News menu above (If you need the password it will be emailed to members soon after publishing – it is the same as last time).
Older issues are free for anybody to download from the newsletters page of this website. (Now including last April’s Issue)
May 2025 SGA Newsletter Published Read More »
Our friends over at the South Georgia Heritage Trust (SGHT) – The charity that raises money to support South Georgia projects, and runs the Museum at Grytviken – are hosting a weekend event in Dundee, Scotland, on 26 to 29 June 2025.
Events include:
SGHT Whale of a Weekend 26-29 June 2025 Read More »
The SGA is holding a two-day Summer Event in Cambridge on Friday 4 and Saturday 5 July.
Get ready for two days of exciting presentations!
Whales, seals, science, archives, mapping, climate change, marine protection, and more!
Option to join us for a 3-course evening meal on Friday evening at the Atrium, Gonville Hotel.
We can’t wait to see you there!
Ticket Options:
Numbers are limited on a first-come, first-served basis with SGA members given priority booking.
Booking closes on 6th June
Here are the Agenda and Dinner Menu for the SGA Summer Event and AGM 2025 in Cambridge:
SGA Summer Event and AGM 2025 Read More »
The South Georgia Association is holding an event at the British Antarctic Survey headquarters in Cambridge on 4-5 July.
Get ready for two days of exciting presentations! Whales, seals, science, archives, mapping, climate change, marine protection, and more! We can’t wait to see you there!
Venue: British Antarctic Survey
Price: TBC
Numbers will be limited so tickets will be on a first come, first served basis with SGA members given priority booking.
Look out for more information in the coming weeks!
SGA July 2025 Event – Save the Date Read More »
The SGA Online Talk of 17 January 2025, “Cook’s Landing – 250th Anniversary and Geology Fieldwork 200 Years On” with Bruce Mair can now be seen on our YouTube channel. You can see this, and our previous talks, on the SGA Video Recordings page via the Resources menu on our website.
‘Cook’s Landing – 250th Anniversary and Geology Fieldwork 200 Years On’ Talk is Online Read More »
The South Georgia Association is pleased to present an online talk on Friday 17 January 2025.
Who and What: Cook’s Landing on South Georgia 1775, and Geological Fieldwork on the 200th and 202nd Anniversaries. Dr Bruce Mair
17 January 2025 marks the 250th anniversary of Captain James Cook landing on South Georgia while on his second voyage of exploration (1772-1775) aboard HMS Resolution. Former BAS Geologist Bruce Mair will describe aspects of Cook’s earlier life and arrival at South Georgia and add personal recollections of geological fieldwork on the south coast and inland glaciers of the island coincident with the 200th and 202nd anniversaries.
Where: The Comfort of your own Home, via Zoom
When: 1900 on Friday 17 January 2025 (1900 GMT for overseas viewers)
Cost: Free
Online SGA Talk – 17 January 2025 – 250th Anniversary of First Landing Read More »
