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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.
1st August Celebrating Marine Protected Area Day – South Africa : Prince Edward Islands
The 1st of August 2021 represents Africa’s first ever Marine Protected Area Day. “A Marine Protected Area (MPA) is an area of coastline or ocean that is specially protected for...
Marion Island Newsletter – June 2021 edition now available
In this edition: Meet the 78th Marion Island Overwintering Team (2021 - 2022) New killer whale calf Sealer, Frikkie van der Vyver, spot another Porbeagle shark on beach Midwinter...
The Mouse-Free Marion Project
Marion Island (29 000 hectares) and Prince Edward (4500 hectares), collectively known as the Prince Edward Islands (PEIs) were annexed by South Africa in December 1947 and...
SCAR Life Sciences Involvement in SO Decade and COP26
Life Sciences members, "SCAR is involved with several programs for which we would like your assistance." Below call for experts that the Vice President for Sciences...
1st August Celebrating Marine Protected Area Day – South Africa : Prince Edward Islands
The 1st of August 2021 represents Africa’s first ever Marine Protected Area Day. “A Marine Protected Area (MPA) is an area of coastline or ocean that is specially protected for the benefit of people and nature The rich diversity of coastal and ocean ecosystems...
Marion Island Newsletter – June 2021 edition now available
In this edition: Meet the 78th Marion Island Overwintering Team (2021 - 2022) New killer whale calf Sealer, Frikkie van der Vyver, spot another Porbeagle shark on beach Midwinter 2021 celebration and more... Click here to download this issue of The Wanderer. Click...
The Mouse-Free Marion Project
Marion Island (29 000 hectares) and Prince Edward (4500 hectares), collectively known as the Prince Edward Islands (PEIs) were annexed by South Africa in December 1947 and January 1948, respectively. Since then, South Africa has maintained a research and weather...
SCAR Life Sciences Involvement in SO Decade and COP26
Life Sciences members, "SCAR is involved with several programs for which we would like your assistance." Below call for experts that the Vice President for Sciences at SCAR. We would like to know if there are people in the Life Sciences community who...
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Galleries.
SANAE IV.
Gough Island.
Marion Island.
S.A. Agulhas II.
South African icebreaking polar supply and research ship.
