AntarcticaEventsOutreach

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The Antarctic Legacy of South Africa had a successful Antarctica Day on 1 December, when South Africa’s involvement in the Antarctic was shared amongst schoolchildren. Unfortunately the V&A Waterfront had some logistical problems, hence our planned Antarctica Day celebrations had to shift to school visits instead. In the end the day went well as we […]

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AntarcticaEventsNewsPromoteS.A.Agulhas IISANAE

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Mixed feelings between excitement and sadness reigned at Cape Town Dock’s East Pier, as overwintering team members, take-over personnel, researchers, maintenance crew and ship crew set foot on-board South Africa’s Antarctic research and supply ship the S.A. Agulhas II before she sailed south for Dronning Maud Land on the continent yesterday afternoon. Family and friends […]

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AntarcticaEventsPromoteS.A.Agulhas IISANAE

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Antarctica Day is internationally celebrated among countries that are involved in research in Antarctica.  South Africa is the only country in Africa waving a flag on the continent.  Activity Booklet with a competition In celebration of Antarctica Day and Antarctica Month during December the Antarctic Legacy of South Africa has compiled a special edition of […]

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