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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.
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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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World Migration Bird Day 11 May 2024
In 2024, World Migratory Bird Day will be celebrated on two days, 11 May and 12 October, aligning with the cyclic nature of bird migration in different hemispheres. The World...
Remote Sensing Journal – Special Issue opportunity
Announcing a 2nd Edition of the Special Issue focused on "Antarctic Remote Sensing Applications” that will be published in the journal Remote Sensing (IF: 5.000). The focus of...
SA Agulhas II Open Day – Port of Port Elizabeth – 18 May 2024
The Department of Forestry Fisheries and the Environment invites you to bring your entire family to come and experience a fun-filled day at the SA Agulhas II Open Day: Date: 18...
Marion Island Take-Over 2024 Ornithology Project
Marion Island Take-Over 2024 Ornithology Projects: Avian scavengers as indicators of recovery of an island biota and the FitzPatrick long-term monitoring of Albatross and Giant...
World Migration Bird Day 11 May 2024
In 2024, World Migratory Bird Day will be celebrated on two days, 11 May and 12 October, aligning with the cyclic nature of bird migration in different hemispheres. The World Migratory Bird Day campaign in 2024 will stress the need for proactive conservation measures....
Remote Sensing Journal – Special Issue opportunity
Announcing a 2nd Edition of the Special Issue focused on "Antarctic Remote Sensing Applications” that will be published in the journal Remote Sensing (IF: 5.000). The focus of this Special Issue will be on changes that have been and are undergoing in Antarctica mostly...
SA Agulhas II Open Day – Port of Port Elizabeth – 18 May 2024
The Department of Forestry Fisheries and the Environment invites you to bring your entire family to come and experience a fun-filled day at the SA Agulhas II Open Day: Date: 18 May 2024 Venue: Campanile Jetty, Port of Port Elizabeth/Gqeberha Open 09h00 - Close...
Marion Island Take-Over 2024 Ornithology Project
Marion Island Take-Over 2024 Ornithology Projects: Avian scavengers as indicators of recovery of an island biota and the FitzPatrick long-term monitoring of Albatross and Giant Petrels. The activities during the take-over 2024 will be divided into (1) completing the...