Environment
Falklands Joins the Big Plastic Count
Next week (16th-22nd May), Falklands residents should consider taking part in Falkland Conservation’s Big Plastic Count. Inspired by GreenPeace’s plastic count in the UK, Falklands
Falklands Recognised as Significant Seabird Hotspot
The inshore waters around the Falkland Islands have been recognised as a globally significant seabird hotspot. The project headed by Falklands Conservation has led to
Scientists Investigate Blanket Bogs and Potential to Reduce Climate Change
Two scientists from Nottingham Trent University are visiting a number of peatland sites across the Islands this week. The team are looking into the erosion
Other News
“Evening of Reflection” to Remember Those in Stanley in 1982
Falklands Community Celebrate at The Queen’s Birthday Parade
Falkland Islands Present First Mental Health Art Exhibition
British Antarctic Research Station Celebrates 75th Anniversary
This March was the 75th anniversary of Signy research station in the South Orkney Islands which is run by the British Antarctic Survey. We caught
ExCo Refuse Salmon Farming in Falklands
The Executive Council of the Falkland Islands refused salmon farming in the islands last week. A review of aquaculture development was considered by ExCo, with
New Consultation on Marine Managed Areas
The Falkland Islands Government is launching a public consultation after establishing a proposed set of Marine Managed Areas which will be used to support and
Record High Temperatures in the Antarctic
Scientists stationed in the Antarctic have recorded record high temperatures on the continent, with temperatures on the eastern ice sheet fifty to ninety degrees above
More Stories
Falklands Conservation Issues Tussac Planting Update
Falklands Conducts Seaweed Search
Regulations Underway to Allow Gold Prospecting in the Falklands
Globally important annual Seabird monitoring begins
Old legislation causes electric bike confusion
Investigating Drying Lands in the Falklands
Peat Wetlands survey season begins on the West
‘Global Day of Action for Climate Justice’ reaches Stanley
Seaweed Scientists scour Falklands shores
