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Published article on deglaciation and peat formation on sub‐Antarctic Marion Island
Twenty‐thousand‐year gap between deglaciation and peat formation on sub‐Antarctic Marion Island attributed to climate and sea level change Article published by Werner Nel, Dominic Hodgson,...
SANAE63 Newsletter – The Nunatak May 24
SANAE 63 Overwintering Team first newsletter now available. Introducing the team members and sharing their memories. [button link="https://alp.lib.sun.ac.za/handle/123456789/29386" type="big"...
SEAMESTER VII – Meet the students and learners on the voyage
Read more about the Students an learners here
SEAMESTER VII – Meet the Lecturers
SEAMESTER VII departed last Tuesday from East Pier in Cape Town and is now in the Southern Ocean. Introducing the lecturers on board. available here
Midwinter Greetings from SANAP Teams!
World Albatross Day 19 June
The dance of the Albatross. Video made by Anche...
SEAMester departing today – Wishing them all the best!
The UN’s Decade of Ocean Science calls for programmes that improve scientific knowledge, develop research capacities and transfer marine technological information and expertise across generations....
Celebrating Youth Day!
Celebrating Youth Day today – Highlighting the school learners that attended the S.A. Agulhas II Open Day in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape. The Open Day was hosted by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries...
SANAP vacancies on Antarctica at SANAEIV
The following vacancies are advertised by The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) for positions based on Antarctica. Antarctica, SANAE IV (the 4th South African National Antarctic Expedition Station): The successful applicant will...
World Migration Bird Day 11 May 2024
In 2024, World Migratory Bird Day will be celebrated on two days, 11 May and 12 October, aligning with the cyclic nature of bird migration in different hemispheres. The World Migratory Bird Day campaign in 2024 will stress the need for proactive conservation measures....
Remote Sensing Journal – Special Issue opportunity
Announcing a 2nd Edition of the Special Issue focused on "Antarctic Remote Sensing Applications” that will be published in the journal Remote Sensing (IF: 5.000). The focus of this Special Issue will be on changes that have been and are undergoing in Antarctica mostly...
SA Agulhas II Open Day – Port of Port Elizabeth – 18 May 2024
The Department of Forestry Fisheries and the Environment invites you to bring your entire family to come and experience a fun-filled day at the SA Agulhas II Open Day: Date: 18 May 2024 Venue: Campanile Jetty, Port of Port Elizabeth/Gqeberha Open 09h00 - Close...
Marion Island Take-Over 2024 Ornithology Project
Marion Island Take-Over 2024 Ornithology Projects: Avian scavengers as indicators of recovery of an island biota and the FitzPatrick long-term monitoring of Albatross and Giant Petrels. The activities during the take-over 2024 will be divided into (1) completing the...
Marion Take-Over Research: MISE (University of Pretoria)
The Marion Island mouSe Ecology (MISE) Project: Towards a comprehensive understanding of impacts of the invasive house mouse on the terrestrial biodiversity of Marion Island (Above: Azorella selago – left: intact, right: eaten by mice) This SANAP-funded project...
Official Gough 69 Overwintering Team Photo
(Back L - R) Meshack Mogorosi - Diesel Mechanic (DFFE) and Team Leader; Lucy Dorman - Field Assistant - Birder (RSPB); Mbulaheni Kelcey Maewashe - Senior Meteorological Technician (SAWS); Fulufhelo Brenda Khobo - Meteorological Technician (SAWS); Hannah...
EARTH DAY 2024 – Planet vs Plastics
EARTH DAY Theme 2024 - Planet v Plastics Celebrating our remarkable planet on this extraordinary day. Earth Day is a reminder of the importance of environmental conservation and sustainability. Earth Day symbolises the need to protect our mother nature. It...
The Wanderer Issue 3 now available online
Message form M80 leader to the new team: “I and many will forever be grateful to have been part of the South African National Antarctic Program (SANAP). ALL THE BEST TO M81!!!” - Sandile Nkebe [button...
Marine Sciences Learners Applications now open Grade 11 and 12
LEARNER (FET) APPLICATION FORM Applications need to be completed by * No late or incomplete applications will be considered. (CLOSINGDATE 19 APRIL) SEAmester VII dates are 24th June to 4th July 2024 SEAmester – South Africa’s Class Afloat aims to introduce...
SANAP Research projects 2024-2026
The SANAP research projects approved for the cycle 2024-2026 are represented under the following Marine and Antarctic Strategy themes. OCEAN and Marine Ecosystems under Global Change Antarctic MIZ Observations: Interdisciplinary approaches to resolve seasonal sea-ice...
SANAP Research Projects: SEAMester – Feedback 2021-2023
Training Tomorrow's Oceanographers SEAmester's success is evident in the academic achievements of its participants. A total of 254 students from over 26 institutes and universities have participated in the program, gaining comprehensive knowledge in oceanography,...
Press Release Status of Biological invasions and their management in South Africa
MINISTER CREECY LAUNCHES THE 3RD NATIONAL STATUS OF BIOLOGICAL INVASIONS AND THEIR MANAGEMENT IN SOUTH AFRICA Full release available on Department of Forestry Fisheries nd the Environment website "We must continue investing in research and innovation, supporting...
6th SANAP Symposium Reflections: Governance and Closing Ceremony
During the 6th SANAP symposium, time was allocated for the presentation of governance issues, and this was done on the first day during the opening ceremony. Dr Gilbert Siko , the Director of Marine & Polar Research at the Department of Science and...
6th SANAP Symposium Reflections: Early Career Researcher’s Awards
The Early Career Event at the SANAP symposium was a first for Early Career Researchers(ECR), but also for the first time during a SANAP symposium recognition was given for oral and poster presentations done by ECR’s. (above9l-r): Awardees - Joshua Tsamba, Saffiyah...
6th SANAP Symposium Reflections: APECSSA
For the first time ever at a SANAP Symposium an Early Career Event was organised by APECS-South Africa. The event was an opportunity to encourage ECRs to become members and to socialise with current members, in fact it was the first time that the current committee had...
6th SANAP Symposium Reflections: Earth Observations – Space Physics
The last session on research themes were earth observations within the Marine and Antarctic Research Strategy research themes. The session on Space Physics was chaired by Dr Stefan Lotz. Dr Michael Kosch was not available in person but joined online with his...
6th SANAP Symposium Reflections: Oceans & marine ecosystems under global change (Part 4)
The last session on oceans and marine ecosystems under global change within the Marine and Antarctic Research Strategy research themes was chaired by Tarron Lamont. The session focussed on Physics to Top Predators at islands and seamounts in the Southern Ocean....
6th SANAP Symposium Reflections: Data and frameworks in the support of polar research.
A session has been included in the 6th SANAP symposium to include the Prince Edward Island scientific survey members as they were arriving late on the 29 November. As a cross discipline on Data Management and the Summer Survey Participants. Christel Hansen chaired the...
6th SANAP Symposium Reflections: Human Enterprise
The only session on human enterprise within the Marine and Antarctic Research Strategy research themes was chaired by Charne Lavery. These presentations include humanities within the South African National Antarctic Programme. Four higher education institutions;...
