Legacy

Anche Louw started as employee of ALSA many years ago and moved on to Co-Investigator of ALSA.  Anche is leaving the Antarctic community in official capacity but will always be part of the legacy. As overwintering team member on Marion Island as well as takeovers on Marion and at SANAE  and her great work within […]

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The SA Agulhas II polar supply and research vessel was handed over to the South African government on 4 April  2012. The STX Rauma shipyard in Finland delivered the vessel to the Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) now ( DFFE)during a ceremony yesterday. Representatives from the DEA as well as the Embassy of South Africa […]

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International Meteorology Day is celebrated on 23 March every year and it is an opportunity to appreciate the efforts made in the field of meteorology and weather forecasting, as well as to raise awareness about climate change and its impact on our planet.  The theme for World Meteorological Day in 2024 is “At the frontline of […]