ASOC
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To continue to protect the vulnerable ecosystems of Antarctica and the Southern Ocean by providing a unified voice for Antarctic conservation.
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Antarctica is the common heritage of all of humanity: a continent that belongs to us all.
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Who we are
Meet our international team of staff, campaigners, coalition members, and supporters.
What we do
We work at the highest levels of Antarctic governance to protect Antarctica for all of humanity.
Why we do it
Antarctica is the natural heritage of all humankind. It’s up to us to protect it.
Our Story
We have been successfully advocating for stronger Antarctic protections since 1978.
“Antarctica is the world’s last great wilderness. We have a unique opportunity to prevent some of the widespread environmental problems that have occurred elsewhere and chart a new course for our relationship with nature – one where we safeguard ourselves by safeguarding the natural systems that make life on earth possible.”
Claire Christian, Executive Director
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We`re thrilled to unveil the Adult Honorable Mentions for our #WorldPenguinDay ASOC Penguin Art Contest! 🎨🌟 #asocpenguinart
🐧🎨 “Sunset Symphony” by Madhumita Sen @@madhuspaletteinspire
🐧🎨 “The story of the penguin family” by Diane Pavan @Dianepavat
🐧🎨 “Duncan the African Penguin” by Carolyn Wawrzynowski @art_by_birdnerd
🐧🎨 “Two Emperors in the ice” by Naomi Bergersen @Naomibergersen
🐧🎨 “Geborgenheit” by Catharina Dummen @duemmen_art
🐧🎨 “Practicing penguins: the penguins think I need more practice” by Timandra Dyer @timandra19
🌍❄️ Happy Earth Day! Today, let`s marvel at Antarctica 🇦🇶, a realm of record-breaking wonders like no other on Earth. From the coldest temperatures 🥶 to the strongest winds 🌪️, Antarctica holds a multitude of Earth-shattering records. But beyond the statistics lies its true beauty: a pristine wilderness teeming with life. 🩵 As we celebrate Earth Day, let`s honor Antarctica`s uniqueness and commit to preserving its fragile ecosystem for generations to come. 🌍️ 📸: John Weller
Drumroll, please! In our countdown to #WorldPenguinDay, we`re thrilled to announce the talented adult winners of the 2024 #asocpenguinart competition...
🐧🎨 “King Penguins Feel the Heat” by Yasue Kobe. Artist @yasuekobe says, “The Antarctic represents untamed wilderness and boundless adventure, sparking a sense of wonder and awe. Preserving these pristine landscapes is essential for the health of our planet and for the well-being of future generations.”
🐧🎨 “Mawson Love” by Allison Wellington. The artist was inspired by the majestic emperor penguins at Mawson Station.
🐧🎨 “Cuddle Time For Emperor Penguin” by Heidi Lots. Artist @Lots_nature says, “Survival under winter living conditions in the interior is a true miracle of nature and should be remembered with this watercolor.”
🐧🎨 “Preg-uin Family Portrait” by Caroline Griffin. Artist (and new mom) @caromgriff says, “It’s so beautiful how ferociously penguin parents love and protect their babies. They’ll do anything to feed and shelter the next generation, but they can’t do it alone!”
🐧🎨 “Looking at the Horizon” by Paulina Uribe. Artist @feltingpepita @pauli0210 made these life-sized models of two Humboldt penguin by needle felting natural wool.
🐧🎨 “Gentoo Penguin Friends” by Erica Hazen. Artist @Ericahazenart says “I hope Polar watercolour art can bring awareness, protection & joy for Antarctica & it’s incredible wildlife.”
Check back tomorrow to see our adult competition honorable mentions!
Good news 👏 Antarctic baleen whale populations display encouraging signs of recovery, marking a remarkable recovery from the brink of extinction due to historical overhunting. 🐋 However, their journey to restoration is not without challenges. Ongoing monitoring is critical to closely observe their progress, as they continue to contend with the looming threats posed by climate change and direct human activities. Learn more in this infographic from SCAR and at the link in our bio!