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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)...
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...
Gough Island Expedition 2023: South African Weather Service
More about the South African Weather Service team on the recent Gough Island takeover expedition. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has been part of the South African National Antarctic...
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...
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...
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...
Job Advert: Top Predator Monitoring Coordinator
The South African Environmental Observation Network (SAEON) Egagasini Node, based in Cape Town, Western Cape, requires the services of a Top Predator Monitoring Coordinator responsible for the...
Gough Island Expedition 2023: Island Restoration
The Gough Island Restoration Programme Situated in the South Atlantic Ocean, positioned equidistantly between South Africa and South America, lies a highly significant breeding ground for seabirds...
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) LTO-Ocean Integrated Facility, passed away on 28 November 2023 after a...
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...
Gough Island Expedition 2023: South African Weather Service
More about the South African Weather Service team on the recent Gough Island takeover expedition. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has been part of the South African National Antarctic Programme (SANAP) from the beginning, when the first team was appointed to...
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 the day-to-day operational and logistical management of the South...
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...
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 transformation in marine and polar sciences in South Africa, coordinating...
Job Advert: Top Predator Monitoring Coordinator
The South African Environmental Observation Network (SAEON) Egagasini Node, based in Cape Town, Western Cape, requires the services of a Top Predator Monitoring Coordinator responsible for the day-to-day operational and logistical management of the Marion Island...
Gough Island Expedition 2023: Island Restoration
The Gough Island Restoration Programme Situated in the South Atlantic Ocean, positioned equidistantly between South Africa and South America, lies a highly significant breeding ground for seabirds known as Gough Island. This remote island serves as the breeding...
SANAP Vacancies: Antarctica & Marion Island
The following vacancies are advertised by The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) for positions based on Antarctica and Marion Island. Antarctica, SANAE IV (the 4th South African National Antarctic Expedition Station): The...
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,...
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...
SANAP Project: Observing Dawn in the Cosmos
A few hundred million years after the big bang, the first stars in the universe were born during a period known as cosmic dawn. This epoch is uncharted territory: the first and only tentative detection of cosmic dawn was reported in 2018, thus opening a new window...
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...
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...
The Maritime Interview Series Part 5: Mr Lionel Alexander
The Maritime Interview Series Part 5 features Mr Lionel Alexander, Bosun (or Deck Supervisor) of the S.A. Agulhas II. Need to catch up? ...
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...
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...
The Maritime Interview Series Part 2: Mr Siphosethu Radebe
The Maritime Interview Series, leading up to World Maritime Day on September 28, 2023, aims to better acquaint us with and honour the seafarers on board the S.A. Agulhas II. [button...
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...
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...
