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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.
Team Structure.
Supplies.
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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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Return of SEAmester V – 2022
SEAmester – South Africa’s Class Afloat was started by Prof Isabelle Ansorge, Head of Oceanography, UCT in 2016 and coordinated by Tahlia Henry. The program was birthed in the...
SCALE-WIN22: Science Team MERCURY & TRACE METALS
Onboard MERCURY & TRACE METALS team members: More about their research: Mercury is a natural element and its biogeochemical cycle is heavily...
SCALE-WIN22: Science Team FE
Onboard FE team members: The project description as per the sailing orders for the SCALE Winter Cruise of 2022: The overarching goal of the...
SCALE-WIN22: Meet the SAPRI Trainees
Through the South African Polar Research Infrastructure (SAPRI), the current SCALE-WIN22 (21-day) cruise, onboard the RV S.A. Agulhas II, is offering polar science training to 8...
Return of SEAmester V – 2022
SEAmester – South Africa’s Class Afloat was started by Prof Isabelle Ansorge, Head of Oceanography, UCT in 2016 and coordinated by Tahlia Henry. The program was birthed in the wake of formerly known as DST’s, Global Grand Challenge was issued to explore platforms that...
SCALE-WIN22: Science Team MERCURY & TRACE METALS
Onboard MERCURY & TRACE METALS team members: More about their research: Mercury is a natural element and its biogeochemical cycle is heavily altered by anthropogenic activities. Over the past two decades, it became clear that...
SCALE-WIN22: Science Team FE
Onboard FE team members: The project description as per the sailing orders for the SCALE Winter Cruise of 2022: The overarching goal of the project is to improve our understanding of the natural complex biogeochemistry of iron in terms...
SCALE-WIN22: Meet the SAPRI Trainees
Through the South African Polar Research Infrastructure (SAPRI), the current SCALE-WIN22 (21-day) cruise, onboard the RV S.A. Agulhas II, is offering polar science training to 8 young individuals from South African universities not historically involved in polar...
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SANAE IV.
Gough Island.
Marion Island.
S.A. Agulhas II.
South African icebreaking polar supply and research ship.
