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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: 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...
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...
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...
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...
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: 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: 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....
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SANAE IV.
Gough Island.
Marion Island.
S.A. Agulhas II.
South African icebreaking polar supply and research ship.
