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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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Romario Valentine helps MFM

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Romario’s Seabirds Christmas Gift campaign more than doubles its target for the Mouse-Free Marion Project! Eleven-year-old Romario Valentine’s Seabirds Christmas Gift campaign for Marion Island’s beleaguered albatrosses has raised over R 20 000, more than double the R 10 000 he aimed to raise for the Mouse-Free Marion Project. The total amount received of R […]

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Running group sponsors nine hectares to rid Marion Island of its albatross-killing mice as a long-term member turns 80 According to co-founder, Ken Andrew,“the Rondebosch Rocky Road Runners” consists of friends who enjoy running together, providing support and encouragement to each other in an attempt to remain fit, healthy and sane”.  As well as running […]

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