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S.A. Agulhas II
S.A. Agulhas II is a South African ice breaking polar supply and research ship owned by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE).
SANAE IV
The first South African National Antarctic Expedition (SANAE) departed in 1959.
Marion Island
The Marion base is used mainly for environmental/biological research, and weather data collection.
Gough Island
South Africa has been operating a weather station on Gough Island since 1956.
SANAE IV
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Expeditions &
Operations.
Voyages to Antarctica, Marion Island and Gough Island take place annually to replenish supplies and exchange personnel.
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The South African National Antarctic Programme (SANAP) consists of three stations, countless research projects, and a history of dedicated team members.
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Latest News.
6th SANAP Symposium Reflections: Ecosystems, Biosecurity and Biodiversity (part 3)
Another session within the Marine and Antarctic Research Strategy research theme : Ecosystems, biodiversity and biodiscovery was chaired by Donald Cowan of the...
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...
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...
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...
6th SANAP Symposium Reflections: Ecosystems, Biosecurity and Biodiversity (part 3)
Another session within the Marine and Antarctic Research Strategy research theme : Ecosystems, biodiversity and biodiscovery was chaired by Donald Cowan of the University of Pretoria, he also chaired the session for Thulani Makhalanyane’s project...
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 from Southern Ocean Carbon- Climate Observatory (SOCCO). The session...
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 session includes talks on various marine and the presentations were...
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 driving leaf endophyte communities, how warming directly, and indirectly...
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SANAE IV.
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S.A. Agulhas II.
South African icebreaking polar supply and research ship.
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International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer
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