Kerry-Jayne Wilson is among the team of scientists, other passengers and crew aboard the ship MV Akademik Shokalskiy trapped in ice in Antarctica. The Captain issued a distress call yesterday and icebreakers are on their way to rescue the ship. Kerry-Jayne sent her latest news on Christmas Eve. (updated 30 Dec) […]
Month: December 2013
Penguin Art Installation at Hokitika’s Driftwood & Sand
The West Coast Blue Penguin Trust is planning for a bigger and better Penguinville experience during the Driftwood and Sand Festival 20-26th of January 2014. Come along towards the end of the Summer holidays and check out all the fun penguin activities we will have on offer. […]
Finding the balance – have your say on the RPS
The West Coast Blue Penguin Trust was created in 2006 by West Coasters concerned at the level of seemingly unfettered coastal development. Now, there is more understanding of the coastal environment and seabird habitat by local authorities, developers and the general public. However, concern is being expressed by environmentalists as the West Coast Regional Council is proposing more use […]
Report from the Sub-Antarctic
Kerry-Jayne Wilson has just sent her report on Leg 1 of the Spirit of Mawson expedition. She has been flat out doing bird counts with no time for blogging but you can read her report here: First Leg – A return to the Sub Antarctics. […]
