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The operator is a full member of the International Association of Antarctic Tour Operators (IAATO) and, as such, abides by some of the tourism world's most conscientious codes of conduct. The same stringent codes of conduct are applied to operations in the High Arctic, as well as Antarctica. A large part of that responsibility to minimise environmental impact and raise awareness involves educating their passengers on ways to minimise their personal impact, while still fully enjoying the wonders of the High Arctic This begins with the pre-departure information that includes a 'Guidelines for Low Impact Travel' booklet, as well as a comprehensive briefing document. On board there is a comprehensive educational programme that informs passengers about environmental issues affecting the Arctic, such as how to minimise personal impact on the environment to information on approaching wildlife and caring for fragile landscapes.
They are also involved in a number of environmental initiatives in the Arctic, including partnering Birds Australia and supporting a range of scientific research endeavours. They visit a number of remote Inuit communities on their voyages, delivering much-needed supplies and, of course, making an economic contribution to the local community. They also support 'Icebreakers', an exchange program for schoolchildren in the high Arctic. Their ships are widely regarded as the best expedition cruise ships operating in polar waters. They are the newest in the business and as such, have state-of-the-art waste management systems and run cleaner and more efficiently than older vessels.
They believe that by taking passengers to the High Arctic, allowing them to experience its wonder and educating and informing them on the local and global issues affecting the polar regions, they are helping to create ambassadors for protecting the fragile polar wilderness.
BirdLife's ‘Save the Albatross Campaign’ is trying to stop the needless slaughter of these magnificent birds by ensuring that relevant international agreements are implemented that will benefit both the birds and the legal fishing industry. Our website has details on the problems, the solutions, BirdLife's campaign, how you can help and how you can sign the new online ‘Save the Albatross’ petition, being organised by Forest and Bird, BirdLife's New Zealand partner. You can also view photographs of the threatened species.
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