Evidence-based conservation of biodiversity in the South Sandwich Islands
Key Facts
FUNDING SCHEME Darwin Plus Main
VALUE £440,264
WHERE South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands
Summary
Our project will establish a robust baseline and build capacity for low-cost monitoring of penguins and terrestrial biodiversity on Zavodovski Island, South Sandwich Islands: a data deficient yet important biodiversity area. Validated methods will subsequently be expanded to the whole archipelago. We will also track penguin seasonal movements and diets to determine potential overlaps with krill fisheries. Evidence will support the update of the Marine Protected Area Action Plan and development of GSGSSIs proposed South Sandwich Islands Terrestrial Protected Area.
University of Edinburgh, Gov of South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands, Antarctic Research Trust, Oxford University- Chancellor, Masters and Scholars
