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1st August Celebrating Marine Protected Area Day – South Africa : Prince Edward Islands
The 1st of August 2021 represents Africa’s first ever Marine Protected Area Day. “A Marine Protected Area (MPA) is an area of coastline or ocean that is specially protected for the benefit of people...
Marion Island Newsletter – June 2021 edition now available
In this edition: Meet the 78th Marion Island Overwintering Team (2021 - 2022) New killer whale calf Sealer, Frikkie van der Vyver, spot another Porbeagle shark on beach Midwinter 2021 celebration...
The Mouse-Free Marion Project
Marion Island (29 000 hectares) and Prince Edward (4500 hectares), collectively known as the Prince Edward Islands (PEIs) were annexed by South Africa in December 1947 and January 1948,...
SCAR Life Sciences Involvement in SO Decade and COP26
Life Sciences members, "SCAR is involved with several programs for which we would like your assistance." Below call for experts that the Vice President for Sciences at SCAR. We would...
Celebrating International Day of the Seafarer 2021
On the 25th June, we celebrate International Day of the Seafarer and recognise the invaluable contribution seafarers make to world trade and the global economy. The Day of the Seafarer was...
2021 Midwinter Greetings from – SANAE 60, Marion 78, Gough 66
MidWinter greetings to all South Africans involved in the South African National Antarctic Programme. Especially Happy MidWinter to current and past overwintering team members. Our best wishes to...
Celebrating World Albatross Day 2021
World Albatross Day 2021 is finally here! In May 2019, The Agreement of Conservation of Albatrosses and Petrels (ACAP) Advisory Committee stated that a conservation crisis is faced by 31 listed...
South African Youth Day – Celebrating our SANAP Students
Today 16 June 2021 on South African Youth Day we congratulate the students within SANAP community that have graduated during the past year. “The lack of a real graduation ceremony made it less...
1st August Celebrating Marine Protected Area Day – South Africa : Prince Edward Islands
The 1st of August 2021 represents Africa’s first ever Marine Protected Area Day. “A Marine Protected Area (MPA) is an area of coastline or ocean that is specially protected for the benefit of people and nature The rich diversity of coastal and ocean ecosystems...
Marion Island Newsletter – June 2021 edition now available
In this edition: Meet the 78th Marion Island Overwintering Team (2021 - 2022) New killer whale calf Sealer, Frikkie van der Vyver, spot another Porbeagle shark on beach Midwinter 2021 celebration and more... Click here to download this issue of The Wanderer. Click...
The Mouse-Free Marion Project
Marion Island (29 000 hectares) and Prince Edward (4500 hectares), collectively known as the Prince Edward Islands (PEIs) were annexed by South Africa in December 1947 and January 1948, respectively. Since then, South Africa has maintained a research and weather...
SCAR Life Sciences Involvement in SO Decade and COP26
Life Sciences members, "SCAR is involved with several programs for which we would like your assistance." Below call for experts that the Vice President for Sciences at SCAR. We would like to know if there are people in the Life Sciences community who...
Celebrating International Day of the Seafarer 2021
On the 25th June, we celebrate International Day of the Seafarer and recognise the invaluable contribution seafarers make to world trade and the global economy. The Day of the Seafarer was established in 2010 by a resolution adopted in Manila during a...
2021 Midwinter Greetings from – SANAE 60, Marion 78, Gough 66
MidWinter greetings to all South Africans involved in the South African National Antarctic Programme. Especially Happy MidWinter to current and past overwintering team members. Our best wishes to all other Antarctic countries. South Africa's Overwintering Teams...
Celebrating World Albatross Day 2021
World Albatross Day 2021 is finally here! In May 2019, The Agreement of Conservation of Albatrosses and Petrels (ACAP) Advisory Committee stated that a conservation crisis is faced by 31 listed species of seabirds. Thousands of petrels, shearwaters and albatrosses are...
South African Youth Day – Celebrating our SANAP Students
Today 16 June 2021 on South African Youth Day we congratulate the students within SANAP community that have graduated during the past year. “The lack of a real graduation ceremony made it less sensational, and we risk to forget that we should celebrate our students’...
World Oceans Day 2021 – Together for a Sustainable Future
United Nations World Oceans Day, is celebrated every year on the 8th June and this day serves as a reminder of the major role oceans have in our everyday lives. The oceans cover over 70% of the planet and is thus an essential source of life, supports and sustains...
SANAP celebrates World Environment Day 2021
World Environment Day 2021 will see the launch of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration: “TEN MORE YEARS TO RESTORE THE PLANET” With the celebration of Environment Day on 5 June 2021 with the theme: “Reimagine, Recreate, Restore” we highlight the objectives of ...
Mbulelo Dopolo visits Marion Island during 2021.
The Prince Edward Islands in the southern Indian Ocean form the first sub-Antarctic Ramsar Site in the sub-Antarctic, designated as RAMSAR Site Wetland of International Importance by South Africa on 22 May 2007 as No. 1688. The RAMSAR Convention’s mission is “the...
Celebrating biodiversity of Marion Island
In 2014 on International Biodiversity Day the theme was “Island Biodiversity”. The Department of Forestry , Fisheries and the Environment(DFFE) state the following in 2014:“The legacy of a unique evolutionary history, many island species are endemic - found...
Marion 77th Overwintering Team Photo
Back (L-R): Aphiwe Dyum (Communication Technician), Yinhla Shihlomole (Sealer), Khuliso Maphaha (Assistant Meteorologist), Philani Ngcobo (Assistant Meteorologist), Tom Hartwell (Plimsoll Cameraman) Middle[L-R]: Thando Cebekhulu (Birder), Pethokuhle Hlongwane (Base...
World Migratory Bird Day 2021
“Sing, Fly, Soar - Like a bird!” That is the 2021 theme for World Migratory Bird Day, observed on the 8th May and on the 10th October (International Migratory Bird Day). This theme highlights the phenomena of the “bird song” and “bird flight” which inspires people to...
Meet the 78th Marion Island Overwintering Team
The 78th Marion Island overwintering team has gone through some ups and downs. After two weeks of isolation and multiple Covid-19 tests, the team left Cape Town on 9 April at 19:34 onboard the SA Agulhas II with Captain Gavin Syndercombe. The team arrived at Marion...
Mouse-Free Marion Project is hiring!
Do you want to be involved in this project or just want to be informed? The project’s webpage and social pages will keep you up to date and the SANAP and ALSA website will post on the activities. “Marion Island is the jewel in South Africa’s island crown...
Marion Island Newsletter March 2021 – Now Available
In this edition: Letter from Team Leader/Medic - Winnie Moodaley Field Notes with Birder Thando Cebekhulu Round Island Adventures - Check out the images and experience the magical scenery with M77 Understanding Weather with the M77 Senior Meteorological Technician...
The XXXVI SCAR Delegates Meeting – Higlighting SCAGI resources
The XXXVI SCAR Delegates Meeting is currently held online in a series of two-hour sessions over two weeks in March 2021. Bettine van Vuuren is giving the South Africa National Committee members regular feedback and as such the SANAP science community is...
XXXVI SCAR Delegates’ Meeting 2021 – Three New Scientific Programmes
The XXXVI SCAR Delegates Meeting is currently held online in a series of two-hour sessions over two weeks in March 2021. Bettine van Vuuren is giving the South Africa National Committee members regular feedback. She and Tracy Klarenbeek are South African...
World Meteorological Day 2021
On the 23rd March 2021, we celebrate World Meteorological Day around the globe. This day has great significance and value, as it highlights the critical balance and interaction between mankind and the earth’s atmosphere. The 23rd March also commemorates...
