IAATO's new Geofenced Whale Area around South Orkney Islands
News from Latin America and Mercosur [Unofficial]
June 9, 2026
On World Oceans Day the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators, IAATO reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the Southern Ocean by announcing the establishment of a new voluntary “Geofenced Whale Area” around the South Orkney Islands beginning in the 2026/27 Antarctic season.
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