EnvironmentInternational Celebration DayPrince Edward Islands

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On 2 February 2026, the world celebrates World Wetlands Day, recognising wetlands as some of the most productive and vital ecosystems on Earth. For South Africa, this day offers an opportunity to highlight the exceptional wetlands of the Prince Edward Islands—a globally significant sub-Antarctic Ramsar Site and a cornerstone of research under the South African […]

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History

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On 19 January 1997, South Africa reached a defining moment in its Antarctic history with the official opening of SANAE IV, the country’s fourth Antarctic research station. This milestone marked not only the replacement of SANAE III, which had faithfully served since the early 1970s, but also a bold step forward in scientific innovation, environmental […]

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HistoryPrince Edward Islands

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Just days after the annexation of Marion Island, South Africa completed its sub-Antarctic claim with the formal annexation of Prince Edward Island on 4 January 1948. Together, Marion Island and Prince Edward Island form the Prince Edward Islands group, a strategically and scientifically significant territory in the Southern Ocean. Like Marion Island, Prince Edward Island […]

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