Bouvet IslandLegacyMarion IslandNewsScience

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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 […]

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Gough IslandInternational Celebration DayMeteorology

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Gough Overwintering team 70 Meteorological Technicians celebrating World Meteorological Day at Gough Island in the mid-South Atlantic Ocean, 2500KM away from Cape Town. A weather station has been operating on Gough Island since 1956. It is operated as part of the network of the South African Weather Service (SAWS). (Scroll down for videos) Indeed in […]

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HistoryLegacyMarion IslandSANAPScience

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On 18 March 2011, South Africa officially opened the new Marion Island Research Base, marking a significant milestone in the country’s commitment to environmental research and conservation. Situated in the sub-Antarctic region, Marion Island is one of the most remote and ecologically sensitive locations on Earth. This research facility has played a crucial role in […]

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