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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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SANAE60 on its way to Antarctica.
SANAE 60 departed on 25 December at 22:20 from Cape Town harbour to Antarctica. Address by Mr Ashley Naidoo, Acting Deputy Director-General: Oceans and Coasts On the...
Cabinet approves the Antarctic and Southern Ocean strategy for South Africa
Media Release by the Department of Environment Forestry and Fisheries -13 December 2020 Cabinet has approved South Africa’s Antarctic and Southern Ocean Strategy (ASOS) to...
SANAP projects 2021-2023
See more detail of project here. This schedule will be update on the SANAP website under research in January 2021.
Biogeochemistry Research Infrastructure Platform – Director position available
The Biogeochemistry Research Infrastructure Platform (BIOGRIP) was established in 2019 in terms of the South African Research Infrastructure Roadmap, a high-level research...
SANAE60 on its way to Antarctica.
SANAE 60 departed on 25 December at 22:20 from Cape Town harbour to Antarctica. Address by Mr Ashley Naidoo, Acting Deputy Director-General: Oceans and Coasts On the Departure of the SA Agulhas II to Antarctica, On Friday, 25 December 2020, Greetings...
Cabinet approves the Antarctic and Southern Ocean strategy for South Africa
Media Release by the Department of Environment Forestry and Fisheries -13 December 2020 Cabinet has approved South Africa’s Antarctic and Southern Ocean Strategy (ASOS) to provide for the coordination and implementation of the Antarctic Treaties Act, relating to...
SANAP projects 2021-2023
See more detail of project here. This schedule will be update on the SANAP website under research in January 2021.
Biogeochemistry Research Infrastructure Platform – Director position available
The Biogeochemistry Research Infrastructure Platform (BIOGRIP) was established in 2019 in terms of the South African Research Infrastructure Roadmap, a high-level research strategy of the national government Department of Science and Innovation. ...
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South African icebreaking polar supply and research ship.
