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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.
6SANAP Symposium Reflections: Science Engagement and Awareness
During the 6th Symposium sessions were allocated to cross cutting disciplines and it led to great presentations and discussions. Science Engagement and Awareness within...
6 SANAP Symposium Reflections: Cross-Cutting themes 1
During the 6th Symposium sessions were allocated to cross cutting disciplines and it led to great presentations and discussions. After the governance session on the 2nd day of...
6th SANAP Symposium Reflections – Day 1
The 6th SANAP Research symposium was held at Houw Hoek Hotel in the Western Cape, from 27 November to 1 December 2023. A series of posts will be done on the SANAP website...
Marion Island – Vacancy : Mouse-Free Marion (MFM) Project Research Assistant
Vacancy for Mouse-Free Marion (MFM) Project Research Assistant on Marion Island (March 2024 – May 2025) BirdLife South Africa, via the Mouse-Free Marion (MFM) Non-Profit...
6SANAP Symposium Reflections: Science Engagement and Awareness
During the 6th Symposium sessions were allocated to cross cutting disciplines and it led to great presentations and discussions. Science Engagement and Awareness within SANAP Anché Louw of the South African Polar Institute and co-investigator of the Antarctic...
6 SANAP Symposium Reflections: Cross-Cutting themes 1
During the 6th Symposium sessions were allocated to cross cutting disciplines and it led to great presentations and discussions. After the governance session on the 2nd day of the symposium a few cross-cutting themes took place. This post focus on: CAPACITY...
6th SANAP Symposium Reflections – Day 1
The 6th SANAP Research symposium was held at Houw Hoek Hotel in the Western Cape, from 27 November to 1 December 2023. A series of posts will be done on the SANAP website to give feedback on sessions and more will follow in the next few weeks. Delegates started...
Marion Island – Vacancy : Mouse-Free Marion (MFM) Project Research Assistant
Vacancy for Mouse-Free Marion (MFM) Project Research Assistant on Marion Island (March 2024 – May 2025) BirdLife South Africa, via the Mouse-Free Marion (MFM) Non-Profit Company (NPC), is offering an opportunity to a suitably qualified candidate to spend a year...
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SANAE IV.
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Marion Island.
S.A. Agulhas II.
South African icebreaking polar supply and research ship.
