South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands

The SGSSI Marine Protection Area: Guardian of the Southern Ocean

The South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands Marine Protection Area is one of the world's most significant and meticulously managed marine conservation initiatives. This large MPA was created to safeguard the region's diverse marine life while allowing for sustainable and regulated fisheries. It is situated southeast of the Falkland Islands. It encompasses the remote and rugged islands that lie between the South Atlantic Ocean and the Scotia Sea.