World Penguin Day is a celebratory and educative initiative that encourages people to learn more about penguins and their environment, how important they are to our ecosystems and the threats they face. Over the years many pictures were taken by Overwintering teams and take-over personnel, above at Marion Island Featured image taken at Antarctica
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 […]
On 18 March 2011 the new base at Marion Island was officially opened in a ceremony on the island. The official opening took place on the evening of the 18th, commencing with the National Anthem. Following a welcome, a technical background talk was given by Fred Johnston, Cape Town Regional Manager of the National Department of Public […]
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