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Commemorating the Arrival of SA Agulhas II in Cape Town – A Symbol of Discovery and Stewardship On 3rd May 2012, the SA Agulhas II arrived in Cape Town, South Africa, from the shipyards of Rauma, Finland—a milestone that marked the beginning of a new era for polar research and exploration under the South African […]

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Celebrating World Heritage Day: Honouring South Africa’s Polar Sites World Heritage Day, or International Day of Monuments and Sites (IDMS), is on Friday 18th April. On this World Heritage Day, we join the global community in celebrating the diverse cultural and natural heritage that shapes our shared history and identity. This year, we shine a […]

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The Antarctic Legacy of South Africa bids a heartfelt goodbye to Professor Nico de Bruyn, and wish him all the best when he is moving onto new adventures abroad. He has been a distinguished figure in Antarctic and sub-Antarctic mammal research for over two decades and has significantly advanced our understanding of marine mammals in […]