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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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The South African National Antarctic Programme (SANAP) consists of three stations, countless research projects, and a history of dedicated team members.
Team Photos.
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Newsletters.
Legacy.
What’s happening
Latest News.
Marion Island Newsletter – August 2021 edition now available!
Marion 78 wishes to share some of our most memorable moments from the past two months in the August 2021 edition of the Wanderer. "These moments are cherished by the team; from...
Marion 78 celebrates Spring!
Marion 78, our Overwintering team members at Marion Island celebrate Spring 2021. (Above(l-r: Alicia Siyasanga, Tlhonolofatso) Our Meteorologist team of the South African Weather...
Science Month- SANAP projects: Avian scavengers as indicators of recovery of an island biota.
Ecosystem processes are changing worldwide, especially with the impacts of invasive species being exacerbated by climate change. This is particularly obvious in the Southern...
Science Month- SANAP Projects: The Mechanical Testing of Antarctic Sea Ice
Predictive computational models of Antarctic sea ice through metocean thermodynamics are used to determine sea ice extent and break up. These models are also used for input into...
Marion Island Newsletter – August 2021 edition now available!
Marion 78 wishes to share some of our most memorable moments from the past two months in the August 2021 edition of the Wanderer. "These moments are cherished by the team; from good food, such as dumpling bread and tender oxtail stew, to birthday celebrations and...
Marion 78 celebrates Spring!
Marion 78, our Overwintering team members at Marion Island celebrate Spring 2021. (Above(l-r: Alicia Siyasanga, Tlhonolofatso) Our Meteorologist team of the South African Weather Services, Alicia Phakula (Meteorologist Technician), Siyasanga Mpehle (senior...
Science Month- SANAP projects: Avian scavengers as indicators of recovery of an island biota.
Ecosystem processes are changing worldwide, especially with the impacts of invasive species being exacerbated by climate change. This is particularly obvious in the Southern Ocean where a warmer and dryer environment allows the proliferation of species once limited by...
Science Month- SANAP Projects: The Mechanical Testing of Antarctic Sea Ice
Predictive computational models of Antarctic sea ice through metocean thermodynamics are used to determine sea ice extent and break up. These models are also used for input into climate models and for analysis of the effects upon ships and offshore structures...
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S.A. Agulhas II.
South African icebreaking polar supply and research ship.
