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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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Legacy.
What’s happening
Latest News.
Meet the 78th Marion Island Overwintering Team
The 78th Marion Island overwintering team has gone through some ups and downs. After two weeks of isolation and multiple Covid-19 tests, the team left Cape Town on 9 April at...
Mouse-Free Marion Project is hiring!
Do you want to be involved in this project or just want to be informed? The project’s webpage and social pages will keep you up to date and the SANAP and ALSA...
Marion Island Newsletter March 2021 – Now Available
In this edition: Letter from Team Leader/Medic - Winnie Moodaley Field Notes with Birder Thando Cebekhulu Round Island Adventures - Check out the images and experience the...
XXXVI SCAR Delegates’ Meeting 2021 – Three New Scientific Programmes
The XXXVI SCAR Delegates Meeting is currently held online in a series of two-hour sessions over two weeks in March 2021. Bettine van Vuuren is giving the South Africa National...
Meet the 78th Marion Island Overwintering Team
The 78th Marion Island overwintering team has gone through some ups and downs. After two weeks of isolation and multiple Covid-19 tests, the team left Cape Town on 9 April at 19:34 onboard the SA Agulhas II with Captain Gavin Syndercombe. The team arrived at Marion...
Mouse-Free Marion Project is hiring!
Do you want to be involved in this project or just want to be informed? The project’s webpage and social pages will keep you up to date and the SANAP and ALSA website will post on the activities. “Marion Island is the jewel in South Africa’s island crown...
Marion Island Newsletter March 2021 – Now Available
In this edition: Letter from Team Leader/Medic - Winnie Moodaley Field Notes with Birder Thando Cebekhulu Round Island Adventures - Check out the images and experience the magical scenery with M77 Understanding Weather with the M77 Senior Meteorological Technician...
XXXVI SCAR Delegates’ Meeting 2021 – Three New Scientific Programmes
The XXXVI SCAR Delegates Meeting is currently held online in a series of two-hour sessions over two weeks in March 2021. Bettine van Vuuren is giving the South Africa National Committee members regular feedback. She and Tracy Klarenbeek are South African...
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South African icebreaking polar supply and research ship.
