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6th SANAP Symposium Reflections: Oceans and Marine ecosystems (part 2)
The second session within the Marine and Antarctic Research Strategy research theme : Oceans and marine ecosystems under global change was chaired by Sandy Thomalla and Sarah Nicholson...
6th SANAP Symposium Reflections: Earth System Observations
Prof Werner Nel chaired the session on earth system Observations under the title: "Antarctic and sub-Antarctic Earth Science". The session opened with a talk by Geoff Grantham of University of...
6th SANAP Symposium Reflections : Marine Mammals
Dr Mia Wege chaired the session on Marine Mammals during the 6th SANAP Symposium that resorts within the Marine and Antarctic Research Strategy - ecosystems, biodiversity and biodiscovery. The...
6 SANAP Symposium Reflections Ecosystems part 2
Michelle Greve chaired another session on Ecosystems "Major threats to terrestrial sub-Antarctic ecosystems – climate change and invasions" , including how climate and species interactions are...
6 SANAP symposium Reflections: Ecosystems part 1
Prof Bettine Jansen van Vuuren (left) chaired the session of Ecosystems, Biodiversity and Biodiscovery with the first plenary talk of the symposium by Peter Convey(right) of the British Antarctic...
Welcoming reception for S.A. Agulhas II in Cape Town
It was a great event to welcome back the SANAE62 overwintering team after they spent more than a year at Antarctica. Dr Aby Paton(front 3rd form left), medical doctor of the team did not return as...
6 SANAP Symposium Reflections – Oceans and marine ecosystems under global change : Sea-Ice
MARIS started the first session on Southern Ocean research within SANAP with focus on SEA ICE. Above: Rutger Marquart, Magata Mangatane, Dylan White, Anand Nair, Wayne de Jager, Leila Nefdt,...
6 SANAP Symposium Reflections: Data Management
During the 6th Symposium sessions were allocated to cross cutting disciplines and it led to great presentations and discussions. 12- 16 February is International Love Data Week with the theme "My...
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...
NRF SAEON: The SAPRI host celebrating 21 years of excellence
The South African Environmental Observation Network (SAEON) is a business unit of the National Research Foundation (NRF). NRF SAEON celebrated its 21st anniversary on 7 September 2023. See the event programme below. It is inspiring to see what SAEON has achieved...
School visit – Generation Schools Imhoff
The South African Polar Research Infrastructure (SAPRI) with the Antarctic Legacy of South Africa (ALSA) and the South African Environmental Observation Network (SAEON) Egagasini Node visited Generation Schools Imhoff, in Kommetjie on 20 July 2023. Generations Primary...
SCAR SC-HASS Conference – Portugal June 2023
The 2023 SCAR SC-HASS Conference: with the theme: “The Antarctic for a Better World” hosted by Universidade Lusófona took place in June, Lisbon, Portugal. There were more than 150 participants from all over the world and were welcomed with a Portuguese delicacy...
National Women’s Day: Meet the SAPRI Manager
Prof Juliet Hermes is the Manager of the South African Polar Research Infrastructure (SAPRI), the Manager of the NRF- SAEON Egagasini Node, Honorary Professor at the Nelson Mandela University (NMU), Professor at the University of Cape Town (UCT) and heavily involved...
SEAmester VI 2023 – South Africa’s Class Afloat
SEAmester – South Africa’s Class Afloat in association with the Agulhas System Climate Array (ASCA). June 2023 saw the success of the 6th SEAmester expedition, a programme aimed at accelerating marine science as an applied and cross-disciplinary field to...
SANAE 62 – Newsletter May 2023
The 62nd South African National Antarctic Expedition (SANAE) team has published their second newsletter - May edition and is now available on the ALSA archive. Get a glimpse into the life of overwintering team members at the SANAE IV research station. A message from...
