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Bridging Continents: Discussions between AARI, SANAP and SAPRI in Cape Town.

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Online mini symposium on Quaternary climate and environmental change in the Southern Hemisphere. Feb 2025

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APECSSA Lecture Series: Personal Branding & CV Fundamentals

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JOB Alert: Marion Island 2025 to 2026

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South African Antarctic Artists and Writers Programme – Residency Opportunities

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SCAR2024 – Conference in Pucon August 2024

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The Wanderer- August 2024- Now available

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Departure of Gough Island Voyage from Cape Town

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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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Operations.

Voyages to Antarctica, Marion Island and Gough Island take place annually to replenish supplies and exchange personnel.

Team Structure.

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The Voyage.

Living at the Station.

Locations of Operations.

Cape Town SANAE IV Marion IslandGough Island

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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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As a biodiversity hotspot, scientific activities in Antarctica, the islands and the Southern Ocean have never been more exciting.

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The latest newsletters from SANAE, Marion Island and Gough Island. 

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