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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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Expeditions &
Operations.
Voyages to Antarctica, Marion Island and Gough Island take place annually to replenish supplies and exchange personnel.
Team Structure.
Supplies.
The Voyage.
Living at the Station.
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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.
Team Photos.
Research.
Newsletters.
Legacy.
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Latest News.
Securing Antarctica’s Environmental Future (SAEF) – Prof Steven Chown
Prof Steven Chown of SAEF visited South Africa during the month of June. The Antarctic Legacy of South Africa at the Department of Botany and Zoology of Stellenbosch University...
Published article on deglaciation and peat formation on sub‐Antarctic Marion Island
Twenty‐thousand‐year gap between deglaciation and peat formation on sub‐Antarctic Marion Island attributed to climate and sea level change Article published by Werner Nel,...
SANAE63 Newsletter – The Nunatak May 24
SANAE 63 Overwintering Team first newsletter now available. Introducing the team members and sharing their memories. [button...
SEAMESTER VII – Meet the students and learners on the voyage
Read more about the Students an learners here
Securing Antarctica’s Environmental Future (SAEF) – Prof Steven Chown
Prof Steven Chown of SAEF visited South Africa during the month of June. The Antarctic Legacy of South Africa at the Department of Botany and Zoology of Stellenbosch University hosted him for a lunch, talk and future discussions. The main focus of the talk was that...
Published article on deglaciation and peat formation on sub‐Antarctic Marion Island
Twenty‐thousand‐year gap between deglaciation and peat formation on sub‐Antarctic Marion Island attributed to climate and sea level change Article published by Werner Nel, Dominic Hodgson, David Hedding, Alex Whittle and Elizabeth Rudolph [button...
SANAE63 Newsletter – The Nunatak May 24
SANAE 63 Overwintering Team first newsletter now available. Introducing the team members and sharing their memories. LETTER...
SEAMESTER VII – Meet the students and learners on the voyage
Read more about the Students an learners here