Sustainability & Conservation - Sealion Island : Sealion Island

Our environmental mission is to operate the Lodge with a clear sustainability ethos focused on energy efficiency and protecting the exceptional wildlife and unique environment of Sea Lion Island through minimal-impact tourism.

Active tussac grass planting has been implemented since 2015 to restore native habitats and prevent further land degradation. In partnership with Falkland Islands Holidays, we arrange annual tussac planting weekends with local volunteers. In total there is approximately 228 hectares of native tussac grassland at Sea Lion Island.

Tussac habitat supports a healthy coastal ecosystem, and with its ability to store and remove considerable amounts of carbon from the atmosphere it has a huge role towards the sustainability of tourism at Sea Lion Island.

Renewable energy sources now provide nearly all electricity on the island through a wind turbine, a solar water heating system and solar panels that can generate up to 4 kw of electricity. Additional solar panels will be erected in 2027 to achieve as close to zero carbon emissions as possible. In 2019 we purchased an electric utility buggy to help reduce emissions from vehicle use. Our water is pumped with very little energy from a ground well located near to the Lodge. All the lighting in the Lodge is low energy and as we replace items such as freezers and washing machines, we will choose the most energy-efficient models.

Where possible we purchase food products organically and sustainably sourced from within the Falklands. All organic waste is composted and used for the Lodge’s garden. Recyclable waste, including glass and cans/tins, is sent via boat to Stanley.

Sea Lion Lodge supports the long-term monitoring carried out by resident scientists of the Elephant Seal Research Group. Since 2009, an Environmental Management Plan has been in place to guide conservation and research, including on-going monitoring of the wildlife and habitats and practising good biosecurity.

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