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Dr Mariëtte Wheeler, who has overwintered twice on Marion Island as an ornithological field assistant, organised an Earth Day 2022 event at Protea Heights Academy (PHA), where she currently teaches Life and Marine Sciences. The event was focused on creating Ocean Awareness among the learners and teachers. ALSA was invited to attend and exhibit at […]
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“A remarkable opportunity for Catherine Dunn to join the 2041 Foundation” The year 2041 marks the re-negotiation of moratorium on mining in Antarctica, which designates Antarctica as a “natural reserve, devoted to peace and science”. The 2041 Foundation was founded by Robert Swan, OBE, a world renowned environmentalist. He has dedicated his life to the […]
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On 18 March 2011 the new base at Marion Island was officially opened in a ceremony on the island. The new base was built over a number of years adjacent to the old base. A special voyage of the S.A. Agulhas was laid on to take invited guests, including university researchers and media, south for […]
