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1: 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.

2: 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)

3: 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.

4: 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.

5: 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.

6: 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.

7: 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.

8: 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

9: 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.

10: 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

11: 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.

12: 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.

13: 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.

14: 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

15: 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.

16: 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.

17: 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.

18: 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.