by Rabia Mathakutha | Jan 30, 2025 | Announcements, Antarctica, Antarctica (SANAE IV), Environment, LTO-Land, LTO-Ocean, Marion Island, SANAP, SAPRI, Society, Southern Ocean, Sub-Antarctic
As we embark on an exciting new year, we are thrilled to welcome several talented individuals to our team across administrative, operational, and technical roles who joined us in 2024. These new colleagues bring diverse expertise and fresh perspectives that will...
by Rabia Mathakutha | Dec 18, 2024 | Antarctica, Antarctica (SANAE IV), DPS, Environment, LTO-Land, LTO-Ocean, Marion Island, Polar Lab, Products, SANAP, SAPRI, Southern Ocean, Sub-Antarctic
As we reflect on the achievements of 2024, the South African Polar Research Infrastructure (SAPRI) had the honour of contributing to a global dialogue by providing a South African perspective on the strategic objectives and challenges of establishing the SAPRI...
by Rabia Mathakutha | Dec 18, 2024 | Environment, LTO-Ocean, SAPRI, Southern Ocean, Uncategorized
The Agulhas Current is a powerful western boundary current that plays a crucial role in global ocean circulation and climate regulation. It influences not only regional weather patterns and marine ecosystems but also global climate systems. Its interactions with other...
by Rabia Mathakutha | Nov 12, 2024 | Antarctica, Antarctica (SANAE IV), DPS, Environment, LTO-Land, LTO-Ocean, Marion Island, SANAP, SAPRI, Southern Ocean, Sub-Antarctic, Uncategorized
Antarctica, a pristine and remote frontier of scientific discovery, has long been a region of international interest for climate research, biodiversity, and understanding global environmental changes. In a recent meeting, held at the NRF-SAEON Egagasini Node in Cape...
by Rabia Mathakutha | Oct 16, 2024 | Antarctica, Environment, LTO-Land, Marion Island, SANAP, SAPRI, Southern Ocean, Sub-Antarctic
The South African Polar Research Infrastructure (SAPRI) was established in 2021 to ensure coordination of South African marine and Antarctic research as a national Big Science programme, providing seamless access to existing and new research infrastructure required to...