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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
Marion Island
Gough Island
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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Latest News.
SCAR Open Science Conference 2022
“SCAR’s mission is to advance Antarctic research, including observations from Antarctica, and to promote scientific knowledge, understanding and education on any aspect of the...
SAPRI Operations Coordinator Appointed: Nish Devanunthan
Nishendra (Nish) Devanunthan (right) has been appointed as the Operations Coordinator for the South African Polar Research Infrastructure (SAPRI) of the Logistics Node. He will...
South Africa participates in the All-Atlantic Ministerial Meeting
The All-Atlantic Ocean Research Alliance 2022 Forum was co-hosted by the United States and Brazil, in collaboration with the European Commission, over two events between May and...
Want to work on Antarctica?
Applications are now open! Application deadline: 15 August 2022.
SCAR Open Science Conference 2022
“SCAR’s mission is to advance Antarctic research, including observations from Antarctica, and to promote scientific knowledge, understanding and education on any aspect of the Antarctic region. To this end, SCAR is charged with the initiation and international...
SAPRI Operations Coordinator Appointed: Nish Devanunthan
Nishendra (Nish) Devanunthan (right) has been appointed as the Operations Coordinator for the South African Polar Research Infrastructure (SAPRI) of the Logistics Node. He will work directly with Dr Juliet Hermies (left), the acting director of SAPRI. The...
South Africa participates in the All-Atlantic Ministerial Meeting
The All-Atlantic Ocean Research Alliance 2022 Forum was co-hosted by the United States and Brazil, in collaboration with the European Commission, over two events between May and July 2022. Outcomes from the Scientific Event in May were highlighted at the Ministerial...
Want to work on Antarctica?
Applications are now open! Application deadline: 15 August 2022.
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SANAE IV.
Gough Island.
Marion Island.
S.A. Agulhas II.
South African icebreaking polar supply and research ship.
