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Environment, Sustainable Travel

EMPEROR: Editing complete, first screenings underway

Editing on our documentary EMPEROR: The Melting March — How Many More Generations? is officially complete.

A collaboration with Bruno Zaugg, Design Factory GmbH, the film centers on emperor penguins and their fragile Antarctic habitat, capturing both the extraordinary beauty and the quiet vulnerability of this frozen world. As we confront the central question of how many more generations of emperor penguins can survive, the story looks far beyond the statistics of sea-ice loss.

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November 1, 2026
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The Best Non-Krill & Plant-Based Omega-3 Supplements in the UK

I was chatting over the fence with my neighbour the other day about the research I’ve been diving into for my next documentary and our conversation turned to krill. We ended up down a real rabbit hole discussing how heavily these tiny Antarctic crustaceans are harvested for everyday human Omega-3 supplements and pet treats (more on the pet aspect in the next article).

He dropped a nugget of wisdom that really hit home: “Sue, let’s be honest – as humans, we can be a bit lazy! If someone else does the hard work, dives into the research and hands you a clear ‘use this, avoid that’ list, it makes choosing the right option so much easier.” He wasn’t wrong!

So, to save you hours of deciphering ingredient labels, I’ve done the legwork for you! Here is your ultimate, hassle-free guide to making sustainable choices for both your own health routine – without starving the Southern Ocean.

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October 21, 2026
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Environment, Sustainable Travel

The Quiet Crisis Facing the Chinstrap Penguins of the Sandwich Islands

Today, I need to write about something much more sobering than some of my latest topics celebrating sustainable community groups and the return of wildlife to the British countryside . We need to talk about the Southern Ocean and a crisis unfolding far from our everyday lives that demands our attention and our concern.

For years, remote volcanic outposts like Zavodovski Island in the South Sandwich Islands chain have played host to one of the most astonishing spectacles on Earth – home to millions of chinstrap penguins, in massive colonies that resemble scenes from another world. But recent scientific findings from researchers, including teams from the British Antarctic Survey, have revealed a devastating truth. The world’s once-great chinstrap populations are in steep, alarming decline.

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October 13, 2026
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Environment, Sustainable Travel

A Voice for the Wild: Celebrating Sir David Attenborough and the Hope of South Georgia

There are few voices that can instantly transport you from your living room to the edge of a frozen continent or the heart of a teeming jungle. For those of us dedicated to the preservation of our planet, Sir David Attenborough isn’t just a broadcaster; he is the heartbeat of the modern environmental movement.

As we celebrate both his 100th birthday and his extraordinary body of work, I’ve been reflecting on what his legacy means for my own journey – and specifically, for a place very close to my heart: South Georgia Island.

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May 7, 2026
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Environment, Sustainable Travel

Counting on the Future: Why South Georgia WildCounts is a Game-Changer

If you’ve been following my journey for a while, you know that my heart beats a little faster whenever we talk about South Georgia. This rugged, wind-swept UK Overseas Territory is often called the “Serengeti of the Southern Ocean,” and for good reason. It is a land of superlatives – home to millions of fur seals, towering albatrosses and those iconic – and personally my favourites! – bustling king penguin colonies.

But as a Trustee of the South Georgia Heritage Trust (SGHT), I know that beauty requires vigilance. Nature is resilient, but it isn’t invincible. That is why I am so thrilled to share our latest mission: South Georgia WildCounts.

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May 5, 2026
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Environment

Big News for Chorleywood: Give Your Blister Packs a Second Life!

If you’re anything like me, you probably have a little stash of empty medicine blister packs sitting in a kitchen drawer, whispering to you, “Don’t throw me in the bin!” We all know they can’t go into our kerbside recycling (please, don’t put them in there – it just gums up the works! ), but finding a place to recycle them hasn’t always been easy.

Well, the wonderful volunteers at Sustainable Three Rivers (S3R) have stepped in to save the day.

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April 20, 2026
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Environment, Sustainable Travel

The Incredible Afterlife of the James Caird Lifeboat

Most of us know the “Endurance” story’s climax: Sir Ernest Shackleton and five companions navigating 800 miles of the world’s most violent ocean in a tiny 23-foot lifeboat, the James Caird, to reach South Georgia. But what happened to that sturdy little boat once it hit the gravel at Cave Cove, King Haakon Bay?

The journey of the James Caird didn’t end with the rescue of Shackleton’s men. With the next James Caird Society dinner, and a reception in front of this plucky boat, coming up soon for me – plus 24th April is the date Shackleton left Elephant Island heading for South Georgia Island – I wanted to explore the story more. Its survival as a physical relic is almost as miraculous as its voyage!

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April 13, 2026
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Detective Work from 400 Miles Up: Tracking Antarctica’s Icons with “Penguin Poop”

In my previous post, I talked about the incredible feat of mapping the mountains and canyons hidden beneath Antarctica’s ice. But as I learned during Dr. Peter Fretwell’s presentation, some of the most vital work the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) carries out, involves looking at what is happening right on the surface.

While the bedrock mapping tells us how the ice might move, Dr. Fretwell’s “Wildlife From Space” project tells us how the animals are coping. And it all starts with something rather unexpected: penguin poop.

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February 26, 2026
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Environment, Sustainable Travel

The Pulse of the Planet: Why Your Choices in the Shopping Aisle Matter in Antarctica

How do you describe a place that feels like the very edge of the world? Antarctica is a vast, frozen wilderness – a land that has famously claimed the lives of explorers who dared to challenge its silence. But step off a Quark Expeditions vessel at Snow Hill, as I recently did, and you’ll realise that “barren” is the last word you’d use.

Watching the stoic Emperor penguins against the sheer white horizon, you realise this place isn’t just surviving, it is teeming with life. Yet, this fragile splendour is under siege. We often think of the threats to Antarctica as distant, monolithic forces – global warming, industrial overfishing and historical whaling – that only governments can solve.

But after walking among the colonies, the truth becomes clear: The fate of the ice isn’t just in the halls of parliament; it’s in your shopping basket.

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December 17, 2025
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Environment, Sustainable Travel

The Antarctic Code: How to Be a True Penguin Pal

My deep-seated love for penguins started years ago, and my trips to the Antarctic have only solidified my belief that we have a responsibility to protect these incredible creatures and their pristine home. It’s easy to book a trip with an “eco-friendly” tour operator, but being a responsible traveler goes much deeper. It’s about how you behave once you’re there.

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August 20, 2025
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