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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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Expeditions &
Operations.
Voyages to Antarctica, Marion Island and Gough Island take place annually to replenish supplies and exchange personnel.
Team Structure.
Supplies.
The Voyage.
Living at the Station.
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Discover.
The South African National Antarctic Programme (SANAP) consists of three stations, countless research projects, and a history of dedicated team members.
Team Photos.
Research.
Newsletters.
Legacy.
What’s happening
Latest News.
S.A. Agulhas II Open Day 2023
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment invites you to attend the S.A. Agulhas II Open Day on the 10 & 11 June 2023 at the V&A Waterfront (Port of Cape...
Job Opportunity: Ocean and Polar Coordinator
As per job advertisement: The South African Environmental Observation Network (SAEON) is a research platform funded by the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) and managed...
Postdoc Opportunity: Trophic dynamics of Ross seals in the Weddell Sea
NRF-SANAP Funded Project: Ross seal ecology, behaviour and physiology in a changing environment Post-doctoral position available for a self-starting, motivated...
Welcome home Marion79
The 79th Marion Island overwintering team arrived on Marion Island on 21 April 2022. They are back in Cape Town, after spending 386 days on the island and 6 nights on the...
S.A. Agulhas II Open Day 2023
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment invites you to attend the S.A. Agulhas II Open Day on the 10 & 11 June 2023 at the V&A Waterfront (Port of Cape Town, East Pier). What your FREE ticket will include: A guided tour of the South...
Job Opportunity: Ocean and Polar Coordinator
As per job advertisement: The South African Environmental Observation Network (SAEON) is a research platform funded by the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) and managed by the National Research Foundation (NRF). SAEON is mandated to establish and manage...
Postdoc Opportunity: Trophic dynamics of Ross seals in the Weddell Sea
NRF-SANAP Funded Project: Ross seal ecology, behaviour and physiology in a changing environment Post-doctoral position available for a self-starting, motivated colleague who is interested in marine mammal ecology, specifically trophic dynamics, bulk and...
Welcome home Marion79
The 79th Marion Island overwintering team arrived on Marion Island on 21 April 2022. They are back in Cape Town, after spending 386 days on the island and 6 nights on the S.A. Agulhas II for the journey home. If you want to know more about the work this...
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SANAE IV.
Gough Island.
Marion Island.
S.A. Agulhas II.
South African icebreaking polar supply and research ship.
