The Agulhas Current is a fast-flowing western boundary current that transports warm Indian Ocean water along the southeast coast of South Africa polewards. The current plays a key role in regional and global ocean circulation, influencing weather patterns, heat and salt transport and the...
In June 2025, Dr Anne Treasure, Manager of the Data, Products and Society (DPS) Integrated Facility (IF) of the South African Polar Research Infrastructure (SAPRI), attended the International Association for Social Science Information Service and Technology (IASSIST) 2025 Conference in Bristol,...
Where have South Africa’s white sharks gone? And where do they go when orcas move in? These are two of the most frequent and pressing questions we’re asked following the dramatic and well-documented disappearance of white sharks (Carcharodon carcharias) from historical aggregation sites such as...
We are excited to announce the upcoming Animal Telemetry and Bio-logging Workshop, organized by the South African Polar Research Infrastructure (SAPRI). This workshop aims to foster collaboration, knowledge exchange, and innovative approaches within the field of polar & marine research. Date:...
