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1: Research Scientists visit Tristan from Sweden - Tristan (Environment) - 16.02.2010

On the 1st February the 21m long ketch yacht Ocean Tramp arrived from the Falkland Islands with a team of Scientists to carry out scientific work at Nightingale Island.

2: Tristan Holds Annual Sheep Shearing Day 2009 - Tristan (Environment) - 22.12.2009

The weather has been exceptionally bad this year with very few sunny days, so the first break in the weather the opportunity was taken. Sheep Shearing is normally held around the breakup for Christmas, which this year was on the 18th December. Photos C Maria Swain - Ewen Glass Shearing his sheep.

3: Volcanologist Visits Tristan da Cunha - Tristan (Environment) - 05.12.2009

Tristan da Cunha is an active volcano and a future eruption is inevitable. Knowing when, where and how large the next eruption will be is the aspiration of any volcanologist and is important for those living close to active volcanoes. Unfortunately, the complexities of nature often triumph over scientific knowledge, so volcanologists can only gather clues and use their training, modern scientific techniques and equipment to make a best estimate.

4: Magnetometer Station on Tristan da Cunha in Operation - Tristan (Environment) - 26.11.2009

During the 2009 visit of the SA Agulhas, Jürgen Matzka from Denmark, Alan Berarducci from the US and Bjorn Ove Husoy from Norway visited Tristan to finalize the magnetometer station on Tristan da Cunha.

5: Danish researchers build magnetic observatory in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean - Tristan (Environment) - 27.11.2008

A new Danish observatory on a remote island in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean will provide researchers with new knowledge about the mysterious irregularity of the Earth’s magnetic field known as the South Atlantic Anomaly

6: SUCCESSFUL E3-D DEPLOYMENT TO SOUTH ATLANTIC - All (Environment) - 19.11.2008

An E3-D aircraft from 8 Squadron RAF Waddington has been taking part in Exercise Lonely Albatross in the South Atlantic Islands.

7: Severe Gale Force Winds Hit Tristan - Tristan (Environment) - 01.07.2008

Severe gale force winds have damaged buildings on Tristan da Cunha Photo (c) Sarah Glass (Tristan Times) Damage to one of the Camping Huts at the patches where the winds were most severe Photo (c) Sarah Glass (Tristan Times)

8: Tristanians Rescue Disoriented Turtle - Tristan (Environment) - 06.05.2008

The Turtle has departed Tristan for a destination as yet unknown. Photo (c) James Glass (Tristan Times) Gary Repetto with the turtle. Photo (c) James Glass (Tristan Times) The rescued turtle and the net that was its prison.

9: Commonwealth Day Message from HM the Queen - All (Environment) - 10.03.2008

The environment played a central role in HM the Queen's Commonwealth Day Message.

10: Is Tristan getting colder? - Tristan (Environment) - 12.09.2007

In recent years Tristanians have noticed snow and frost at lower altitudes. Photo (c) James Glass (Tristan Times)

11: A FIELD GUIDE TO THE ANIMALS AND PLANTS OF TRISTAN DA CUNHA AND GOUGH ISLAND - Tristan (Environment) - 21.07.2007

Sarah Saunders has produced an excellent field guide to Tristan and Gough's animals and plants.

12: Tristan's Albatross Now have a Poster - Tristan (Environment) - 20.07.2007

ACAP in conjunction with the Government of Tristan da Cunha's Natural Resources Department now have produced a poster about Albatross.

13: INVASIVE SPECIES CAPACITY BUILDING PROJECT UNDERWAY - S.Atlantic (Environment) - 19.05.2007

Invasive species have been recognised as a threat to biological diversity worldwide, and the threat is particularly severe for island states.

14: First Attempt at Removal of Oil Rig - Tristan (Environment) - 07.02.2007

There has been a first attempt to pull the stranded oil rig away from where it was grounded.

15: Fish Poachers Could be Exterminated before 2048 - All (Environment) - 06.11.2006

The article about diminishing fish stocks in Journal Science does not go far enough. We could prolong decline in fish stocks if we stop poaching. Photo (c) James Glass (Tristan Times) Transhipping processed lobster tail at Tristan da Cunha.

16: Tristan: Divers Inspect Stranded Oil Rig - Tristan (Environment) - 26.09.2006

Since the Tug Zouros Hellas departed Tristan on Saturday the 29th July without being able to remove the rig, the Tristanians have been waiting anxiously to see what was to become of it. Photos (c) James Glass (Tristan Times) Sue Scott preparing to dive at rig with Duncan in the background

17: Tristan: An Update on the Stranded Oil Rig - Tristan (Environment) - 03.08.2006

The Tug Zouros Hellas departed Tristan on Saturday the 29th July without being able to removed the Rig from her stranded position at 37 08.662 S 12 14.635 W in Trypot Bay. The tug has been around Tristan since June and has made several attempts to pull her off during good weather, however the tug now having enough towing power was unable to budge her. Photo (c) James Glass (Tristan Times) The Salvage Team having one last look at the rig before their departure.

18: Tristan: An Update on the Stranded Oil Rig - Tristan (Environment) - 03.08.2006

The Tug Zouros Hellas departed Tristan on Saturday the 29th July without being able to remove the Rig from her stranded position at 37 08.662 S 12 14.635 W in Trypot Bay. The tug has been around Tristan since June and has made several attempts to pull her off during good weather, however the tug now having enough towing power was unable to budge her. Photo (c) James Glass (Tristan Times) The salvage team have a last look at the rig

19: Tristan's Environmental Laws Now Patterned on Falklands Laws - Tristan (Environment) - 15.02.2006

The BBC's Alex Kerby Quizzes Tristan's Administrator and an RSPB official about the new Conservation Law.

20: Annual Sheep Shearing: The 2005 Clip - Tristan (Environment) - 09.01.2006

It takes a day on Tristan to do what it takes Falkland Islanders four months to do - shear their sheep. Photos (C) Sarah Glass (Tristan Times) The large sheep pens where the flocks are kept after the gather.

21: Tristanians Do NOT Eat Mutton Birds - Tristan (Environment) - 05.07.2005

The man with a Tristan sir name obviously didn’t check out the facts when he wrote an article about Greater Shearwaters washing up on the shores of the East coast of the United States.

22: Scientific Assessment States: Tristan Safe From Volcano Threat - Tristan (Environment) - 18.10.2004

Dr. vickey Hards from British Geological Survey has left a preliminary report on her findings for Islanders to see. Photo (c) James Glass (Tristan Times) - A view of the 1961 volcano near the settlement

23: BGS Scientist to Visit Tristan - Tristan (Environment) - 08.09.2004

British Geological Survey have taken an interest in the on-going tremors that have been plaguing Tristan da Cunha for the past month and a half. They are sending Dr. Victoria Hards, who arrives on 10 September aboard SA AGULHAS. While on Tristan, she will be studying seismic data.

24: Minor Seismic Activity Taking Place on Tristan - Tristan (Environment) - 02.08.2004

Reports from the Island say that for the past three days the Island has been experiencing minor tremors. Photo (c) J. Brock (SARTMA-TdC) Tristan da Cunha from the south.

25: Tristan Volcano Seismic Activity Not Proven at the Moment - Tristan (Environment) - 01.08.2004

Reports from several sources have been coming in to Tristan Times Online about seismic activity around the 1961 volcano.

26: Ratting Day 2003 - Tristan (Environment) - 08.02.2004

Ratting Day brings the community together for a good purpose and a bit of fun. Derek Rogers, Head of Agriculture, tells us more.