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Obituary: Dr Precious Thembumuzi Mahlalela

It is with great sadness that we announce the untimely passing of Dr Precious Thembumuzi...

Jobs Alert: Marion Island

Applications open for: Overwintering Birder  Overwintering Killer Whaler  Overwintering...

Gough Island Expedition 2023: South African Weather Service

More about the South African Weather Service team on the recent Gough Island takeover expedition....

Job Advert: SAPRI Operations Coordinator

The South African Environmental Observation Network (SAEON) Egagasini Node, managed by the...

Gough Island Expedition 2023: Trace Metal Biogeochemistry Research

Research team on the recent Gough Island takeover expedition.  Phytoplankton are microscopic...

Job Advert: EDI Coordinator

The South African Environmental Observation Network (SAEON), managed by the National Research...

Job Advert: Top Predator Monitoring Coordinator

The South African Environmental Observation Network (SAEON) Egagasini Node, based in Cape Town,...

Gough Island Expedition 2023: Island Restoration

The Gough Island Restoration Programme Situated in the South Atlantic Ocean, positioned...

SANAP Vacancies: Antarctica & Marion Island

The following vacancies are advertised by The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the...

Marion Island Newsletter – The Wanderer 2023 Spring Edition

The 80th Marion Island overwintering team has published their first newsletter. Content included...
Obituary: Dr Precious Thembumuzi Mahlalela

Obituary: Dr Precious Thembumuzi Mahlalela

It is with great sadness that we announce the untimely passing of Dr Precious Thembumuzi Mahlalela. Dr Mahlalela, Research Coordinator of the South African Polar Research Infrastructure (SAPRI)...

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Jobs Alert: Marion Island

Jobs Alert: Marion Island

Applications open for: Overwintering Birder  Overwintering Killer Whaler  Overwintering Sealer (2x positions)  The National Research Foundation (NRF) supports and promotes research...

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Job Advert: SAPRI Operations Coordinator

Job Advert: SAPRI Operations Coordinator

The South African Environmental Observation Network (SAEON) Egagasini Node, managed by the National Research Foundation (NRF) requires the services of SAPRI Operations Coordinator responsible for...

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Job Advert: EDI Coordinator

Job Advert: EDI Coordinator

The South African Environmental Observation Network (SAEON), managed by the National Research Foundation (NRF) requires the services of an EDI Coordinator responsible for driving and supporting...

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Jobs Alert: Marion Island

Jobs Alert: Marion Island

Applications open for: Overwintering Birder  Overwintering Killer Whaler  Overwintering Sealer (2x positions)  The National Research Foundation (NRF) supports and promotes research and human capital development through funding, the provision of National...

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Gough Island Expedition 2023: Trace Metal Biogeochemistry Research

Gough Island Expedition 2023: Trace Metal Biogeochemistry Research

Research team on the recent Gough Island takeover expedition.  Phytoplankton are microscopic plants that live in the ocean, and just like plants on land they need to have enough food to grow and be happy. However, some places in the ocean don't have enough food...

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Marion Island Newsletter – The Wanderer 2023 Spring Edition

Marion Island Newsletter – The Wanderer 2023 Spring Edition

The 80th Marion Island overwintering team has published their first newsletter. Content included in The Wanderer Spring Edition:  Editor's Note and Message from the Team Leader  "Hello from the little swampy volcano in the Southern Indian Ocean we call home,...

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Gough Island Expedition 2023: Mammal Research

Gough Island Expedition 2023: Mammal Research

Featuring research teams currently on the Gough Island takeover expedition.  During the annual Gough Island takeover (relief) expedition, the S.A. Agulhas II delivers passengers and cargo to Tristan da Cunha Island, which is 350 kilometers from Gough...

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Celebrating World Maritime Day: Navigating Towards a Sustainable Future

Celebrating World Maritime Day: Navigating Towards a Sustainable Future

Today marks World Maritime Day, a global commemorative day celebrated every last Thursday of September. This annual observance serves as a tribute to the indispensable maritime industry and its pivotal role in connecting nations, enabling trade, and fostering economic...

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The Maritime Interview Series Part 6: Mr Kyle Peterson

The Maritime Interview Series Part 6: Mr Kyle Peterson

This is the last interview of The Maritime Interview Series, leading up to World Maritime Day, celebrated on 28 September 2023. What was this series all about?  Every year on the last Thursday of September, nations around the world come together to celebrate...

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The Maritime Interview Series Part 4: Mr Siyabonga Mtshali

The Maritime Interview Series Part 4: Mr Siyabonga Mtshali

Only three days left before World Maritime Day 2023, which is celebrated every year on the last Thursday of September. This international observance aims to highlight the crucial role that shipping and seafaring play in our global economy and emphasise the importance...

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The Maritime Interview Series Part 3: Dr DaAe Kim

The Maritime Interview Series Part 3: Dr DaAe Kim

The Maritime Interview Series Part 3 features Dr DaAe Kim, Medical Doctor for the SEAmester VI expedition on board the S.A. Agulhas II. A doctor on a research and supply vessel serves as a vital component in ensuring the health and well-being of all...

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The Maritime Interview Series Part 1: Captain Michael Sibusiso Mdluli

The Maritime Interview Series Part 1: Captain Michael Sibusiso Mdluli

Leading up to World Maritime Day 2023 Every year on the last Thursday of September, nations around the world come together to celebrate World Maritime Day. This international observance aims to highlight the crucial role that shipping and seafaring play in our global...

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SAPRI Senior Electronics Technician appointed

SAPRI Senior Electronics Technician appointed

On the 1st of August, Errol Julies joined the South African Polar Research Infrastructure (SAPRI) as a Senior Electronics Technician, bringing with him a wealth of experience and a diverse skill set. His responsibilities at SAPRI encompass the maintenance of offshore...

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