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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.
Research.
Newsletters.
Legacy.
What’s happening
Latest News.
Season’s Greetings from the SANAP Overwintering Teams
The SANAP overwintering teams have once again demonstrated exceptional dedication and resilience in the face of the Antarctic region conditions. Over the course of the year, our...
Vacancy Field Researcher – Marion Island
Vacancy for field researcher on Marion Island (March 2025 – May 2026) Mouse impacts on invertebrates and plants The Department of Plant and Soil Sciences at the University of...
S.A. Agulhas II sets sail for Antarctica
Every year, the South African vessel, the SA Agulhas II, embarks on a journey to Antarctica, marking the beginning of its annual research and supply voyage. This critical mission...
Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment on High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza suspected on sub-Antarctic Marion Island
High pathogenicity avian influenza suspected on sub-Antarctic Marion Island High pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) virus is suspected to have reached Marion Island, one of...
Season’s Greetings from the SANAP Overwintering Teams
The SANAP overwintering teams have once again demonstrated exceptional dedication and resilience in the face of the Antarctic region conditions. Over the course of the year, our teams have worked tirelessly to support vital research, monitor environmental changes, and...
Vacancy Field Researcher – Marion Island
Vacancy for field researcher on Marion Island (March 2025 – May 2026) Mouse impacts on invertebrates and plants The Department of Plant and Soil Sciences at the University of Pretoria is offering one suitably qualified candidate an opportunity to spend a year on...
S.A. Agulhas II sets sail for Antarctica
Every year, the South African vessel, the SA Agulhas II, embarks on a journey to Antarctica, marking the beginning of its annual research and supply voyage. This critical mission is not only a symbol of South Africa's dedication to scientific research but also a...
Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment on High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza suspected on sub-Antarctic Marion Island
High pathogenicity avian influenza suspected on sub-Antarctic Marion Island High pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) virus is suspected to have reached Marion Island, one of South Africa’s two sub-Antarctic islands in the southern Indian Ocean and is possibly...
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SANAE IV.
Gough Island.
Marion Island.
S.A. Agulhas II.
South African icebreaking polar supply and research ship.
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International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer
International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer
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Videos.
Visit the Antarctic Legacy of South Africa’s YouTube channel for videos and insights from their work in the Antarctic region.
