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Gordy the southern elephant seal spotted on Marion Island

Gordy the southern elephant seal spotted on Marion Island

Gordy the southern elephant seal went viral in May 2025 after wandering more than 1 km inland into the residential area of Gordon’s Bay, which is where his name comes from. You might be wondering, where is Gordy now? Roughly halfway between South Africa and Antarctica...
SAPRI captivates learners during Minister Professor Blade Nzimande’s Pre-SONA Science Outreach Programme

SAPRI captivates learners during Minister Professor Blade Nzimande’s Pre-SONA Science Outreach Programme

The Ministerial Pre-State of the Nation Address (Pre-SONA) Science Outreach Programme, held on 12 February 2026 at the National Research Foundation-South African Astronomical Observatory (NRF-SAAO) in Cape Town, brought science to life for 80 learners and 50...
The 21st century sealers and the amazing southern elephant seals of Marion Island

The 21st century sealers and the amazing southern elephant seals of Marion Island

Marion Island, a remote volcanic island in the southern Indian Ocean, is home to a thriving population of southern elephant seals (Mirounga leonina). Southern elephant seals are an integral part of the island’s ecosystem, and they serve as key indicators of the health...

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