The ALSA archive thrives on the generosity of its contributors, who help us preserve the rich history of research and exploration in the sub-Antarctic. Today, we had the pleasure of sharing lunch with John Cooper to express our gratitude for his ongoing support of ALSA. As a token of appreciation, we presented him with small […]
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Every year on February 2nd, the world comes together to celebrate World Wetlands Day, marking the anniversary of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, signed in 1971 in Ramsar, Iran. This global observance highlights the vital role wetlands play in sustaining biodiversity, mitigating climate change, and supporting life on Earth. In 2025, as we reflect on […]
4 January 1948 – Lieutenant-Commander John Fairbairn clambers ashore on Prince Edward Island and claims it for South Africa. Following the occupation of Marion Island on 29 December 1947, Lieutenant-Commander John Fairbairn, Captain of the frigate H.M.S.A.S. Transvaal, is landed by “crayfish dinghy” after being towed by the ship’s motorboat into Cave Bay on Prince […]
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