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Vessels & Stations.
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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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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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...