Day of the Seafarer, launched in 2011, is a day to pay tribute to all those working in the maritime industry. This year's theme is 'Your voyage - then and now, share your journey'. Seafarers play a crucial role in the South African National Antarctic Programme. I...
Midwinter's Day (21 June) is celebrated by the South African National Antarctic Programme (SANAP) overwintering teams on Antarctica (SANAE 61), Marion Island (Marion 79), and Gough Island (Gough 67). Midwinter is the shortest day, and for those on Antarctica,...
World Albatross Day was inaugurated by the Agreement on the Conservation of Albatrosses and Petrels (ACAP) in 2020 and is now celebrated annually on 19 June. I have spent the past eight years in close contact with albatrosses, but have realised that many don't...
Free entrance to Iziko Museums of South Africa today, 18 May 2022. Visit the Sentinels of the South Exhibition at Iziko Museum of South Africa, Cape Town. This exhibition will give you insight into the history, discoveries, and current role of South Africa’s...
Meteorological and oceanographic (met-ocean) data supplied by the South African Weather Service played an integral part in the recent and successful Endurance 22 expedition. by Marc de Vos, Senior Scientist, South African Weather Service (SAWS) Marine Research...
The theme for this year's International Women's Day is "Break the Bias". This year we are featuring three inspiring women within the South African National Antarctic Programme. They are leaders in their fields and represent South Africa on an international level....
East Pier Shed, East Pier Lane,
V&A Waterfront, Cape Town,
South Africa
