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No aliens in Antarctica please: IAATO
#expeditioncruising The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) is offering guidance to all potential visitors on how to avoid accidently introducing alien species and external diseases to the unique Antarctic environment. Over a decade ago IAATO recognized that the threat of introducing alien (non-native) species and pathogens could be elevated with increased human activity in Antarctica. They pioneered […]
Drones to be banned in Antarctica?
#expeditioncruising Travellers have been advised to check before flying a drone in Antarctica. The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) warns security measures essential for this relatively new activity. Tour operators may have to ban the use of unmanned vehicles out of environmental concerns. IAATO is cautioning all potential travellers to Antarctica, who are […]
Polar Pioneer distress call part of IAATO exercise
file image of Aurora Expeditions’ Polar Pioneer (R Eime) The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) and two IAATO Member Operators, Aurora Expeditions and Oceanwide Expeditions, took part in a live search and rescue communications exercise in collaboration with the Maritime Rescue Coordination Center (MRCC) Ushuaia, Argentina. The intent of the training exercise was […]
