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Vessels & Stations.
S.A. Agulhas II
S.A. Agulhas II is a South African ice breaking polar supply and research ship owned by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE).
SANAE IV
The first South African National Antarctic Expedition (SANAE) departed in 1959.
Marion Island
The Marion base is used mainly for environmental/biological research, and weather data collection.
Gough Island
South Africa has been operating a weather station on Gough Island since 1956.
SANAE IV
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Voyages to Antarctica, Marion Island and Gough Island take place annually to replenish supplies and exchange personnel.
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The South African National Antarctic Programme (SANAP) consists of three stations, countless research projects, and a history of dedicated team members.
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Marion Island Take-Over 2024 Ornithology Project
Marion Island Take-Over 2024 Ornithology Projects: Avian scavengers as indicators of recovery of an island biota and the FitzPatrick long-term monitoring of Albatross and Giant...
Marion Take-Over Research: MISE (University of Pretoria)
The Marion Island mouSe Ecology (MISE) Project: Towards a comprehensive understanding of impacts of the invasive house mouse on the terrestrial biodiversity of Marion Island...
Official Gough 69 Overwintering Team Photo
(Back L - R) Meshack Mogorosi - Diesel Mechanic (DFFE) and Team Leader; Lucy Dorman - Field Assistant - Birder (RSPB); Mbulaheni Kelcey Maewashe - Senior Meteorological...
EARYH DAY 2024 – Planet vs Plastics
EARTH DAY Theme 2024 - Planet v Plastics Celebrating our remarkable planet on this extraordinary day. Earth Day is a reminder of the importance of environmental...
Marion Island Take-Over 2024 Ornithology Project
Marion Island Take-Over 2024 Ornithology Projects: Avian scavengers as indicators of recovery of an island biota and the FitzPatrick long-term monitoring of Albatross and Giant Petrels. The activities during the take-over 2024 will be divided into (1) completing the...
Marion Take-Over Research: MISE (University of Pretoria)
The Marion Island mouSe Ecology (MISE) Project: Towards a comprehensive understanding of impacts of the invasive house mouse on the terrestrial biodiversity of Marion Island (Above: Azorella selago – left: intact, right: eaten by mice) This SANAP-funded project...
Official Gough 69 Overwintering Team Photo
(Back L - R) Meshack Mogorosi - Diesel Mechanic (DFFE) and Team Leader; Lucy Dorman - Field Assistant - Birder (RSPB); Mbulaheni Kelcey Maewashe - Senior Meteorological Technician (SAWS); Fulufhelo Brenda Khobo - Meteorological Technician (SAWS); Hannah...
EARYH DAY 2024 – Planet vs Plastics
EARTH DAY Theme 2024 - Planet v Plastics Celebrating our remarkable planet on this extraordinary day. Earth Day is a reminder of the importance of environmental conservation and sustainability. Earth Day symbolises the need to protect our mother nature. It...