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From 6 to 12 May, we celebrate Library Week — a perfect opportunity to highlight the vital role of books, and knowledge-sharing in preserving our collective heritage. The Antarctic Legacy of South Africa (ALSA) invites the public, especially children and young learners, to explore the incredible history of South Africa’s involvement in the Antarctic region […]

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It was great to read in a recent article in the Daily Maverick, by Kristin Engel (published on 31 October 2023) that Honorable Minister Barbara Creecy has some of our publications on her reading list. ALSA will ensure that she receives new publications as they are published (by ALSA).  Barbara Creecy is the Minister of […]

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Sheep on Marion Island

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A team of researchers from SAEF (Securing Antarctica’s Environmental Future, An Australian Research Council Special Research Initiative) has published the most complete and up-to-date dataset of alien species in the Antarctic region.    SAEF indicates this dataset “provides information on the identity, localities, establishment, eradication status, dates of introduction, habitat, and impact. It shows most […]

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