The Government of South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands (GSGSSI) has started the 2020 toothfish fishing season earlier due to the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic. The licensed longline vessels from the UK, New Zealand, and Chile, participating in the MSC certified toothfish fishery, have arrived at South Georgia. The GSGSSI has ensured that the fishery complies with all national and international regulations and maintains its environmental protections. Additionally, all vessels have undergone thorough bio-security inspections to prevent the introduction of rats and Covid-19 to the rodent-free island.