ASOC
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To continue to protect the vulnerable ecosystems of Antarctica and the Southern Ocean by providing a unified voice for Antarctic conservation.
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We work at the highest levels of Antarctic governance to protect Antarctica for all of humanity.
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Antarctica is the natural heritage of all humankind. It’s up to us to protect it.
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We have been successfully advocating for stronger Antarctic protections since 1978.
“Antarctica is the world’s last great wilderness. We have a unique opportunity to prevent some of the widespread environmental problems that have occurred elsewhere and chart a new course for our relationship with nature – one where we safeguard ourselves by safeguarding the natural systems that make life on earth possible.”
Claire Christian, Executive Director
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🐧 Penguins are in crisis this World Penguin Day. These beloved birds are running out of time, as global leaders keep dragging their feet on urgent protections.
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The creativity and talent of our young artists have truly warmed our hearts in celebration of #WorldPenguinDay! 🐧❤️ After much deliberation, we`re thrilled to announce the winners and honorable mentions of the Kids category:
Winners:
🐧🎨 “An ‘ice’ place to call home” by Cora. 9 year old Cora describes her process: I used a variety of kitchen utensils mostly but also printed with bubble wrap which represents the bubbles within ice and water. I scrunched up white paper then flattened it out so that the ice the penguins are standing on has texture. I used colours you see I’ve made from blues, not just white. I used black watercolour pencils to complete the penguins because ice is made from water. I decided on a yellow sunset sky which I tried to make more realistic by reflecting the same yellow light off the icebergs.
🐧🎨 "Free to Be a Penguin" by Annabella. 14 year old Annabella says, "When we protect this ecosystem, we preserve these species` richness for future generations, we keep the earth from the floods that will occur if the polar ice caps melt, and we protect the habitat of the whimsical, cheery, iconic penguin. After all, who can imagine life without penguins?"
🐧🎨 "Penguins Lining Up To Jump Off An Iceberg" by Sydney. 11 year old Syndey says, "Penguins are important because their habitats in Antarctica are melting and they will become endangered, and also because they’re cute!”
Honorable Mentions:
"Pugwug Penguin" by Jaxon, age 7.
"Winter" by Adelina, age 5.
"Peng Peng" by Blake, age 7.
"Post-It Penguin" by Nicola, age 8.
"Popsicle Penguin" by Avery, age 3.
"Penguin Christmas Tree" by Quinn, age 3.
🌟 Every submission was bursting with imagination and enthusiasm for our beloved penguins. We`re incredibly proud of all the young artists who shared their incredible talents with us! 🌏️