by Anne Treasure | Mar 13, 2026 | Environment, Long-term observations, LTO-Land, Marion Island, NRF-SAEON, Prince Edward Islands, SANAP, SAPRI, Southern Ocean, Sub-Antarctic
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...
by Anne Treasure | Feb 26, 2026 | Antarctica, DPS, Gough Island, LTO-Land, LTO-Ocean, NRF-SAEON, Polar Lab, Prince Edward Islands, SANAP, SAPRI, Society, Southern Ocean, Sub-Antarctic
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...
by Anne Treasure | Feb 25, 2026 | Environment, Long-term observations, LTO-Land, Marion Island, Prince Edward Islands, SANAP, SAPRI, Southern Ocean, Sub-Antarctic
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...
by Anne Treasure | Feb 12, 2026 | Conference, DPS, Environment, Lecture/Seminar, LTO-Land, LTO-Ocean, SAPRI, Workshop/Training
The South African Polar Research Infrastructure (SAPRI) and its host institution, the South African Environmental Observation Network (NRF-SAEON), were proudly represented at the Marine and Coastal Educators Network (MCEN) 2026 Conference, held from 18-23 January 2026...