GSGSSI Annual Update 2015 James Jansen September 2015
GSGSSI Annual Update 2015 James Jansen September 2015
Annual Report 2015 Gov e & th rnmen e So t uth of Sou t San dwi h Geor ch I g slan ia ds Ann ual R epo r t 20 15
Environment 1. Final phase of rodent eradication • • monitoring and biosecurity key deployment of response plan 2. Reindeer project • dispatch of the “final 47” 3. Darwin weed management project • survey and control measures 4. Round island Albatross surveys • 20% BBA / 40% GHA decline 5. Extension of Convention on Biological Diversity
Fisheries 1. Toothfish • limit 2200 t; 2195 t caught; 283 g per hook; MSC re-cert 2. Icefish • trawl survey January 2015; 280 t caught; fishing continues 120000 3. Krill • 100000 80000 c. 55, 000 t (70, 000 t 2014) 60000 40000 20000 monitoring and boardings 0 93 19 96 19 99 20 02 20 05 20 08 20 11 20 14 19 19 • 90 4. Pharos
Tourism 1. 2014/15 record year • 65 cruise ship / 21 yacht visits • over 8000 passengers • 6 expeditions 2. Review of cruise ship medical support – report pending 3. Respond to emerging issues such as the use of UAVs
Heritage 1. Renovation of Slop Chest • new Grytviken Post Office • “Enduring Eye” & laser survey exhibition 2. Nybrakke works • interior renovation 3. Small building restoration • potato store • museum waste store • stabilise bone loft 4. GSGSSI/Norway collaboration 5. Grytviken maintenance plan
Governance 1. Consultation on GSGSSI Strategy 2016 -2020 2. Legislative review • six priority areas including immigration, income tax, crime • publication online 3. Financial Accounts 2014 • surplus of £ 1. 37 m – krill fishing and tourism helped boost income • expenditure £ 5. 63 m – MV Pharos and fishery management 4. Coins and stamps • definitive stamp issue: Scientists, Explorers and their Ships • new commemorative coins (SG coat of arms & humpback whale) 5. Risk management • review of contingency plan
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