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The killer whales of Marion Island

The killer whales of Marion Island

Local and global importance of monitoring killer whales The monitoring of killer whales (Orcinus orca) at Marion Island is of great importance both locally and globally. The work done by the South African Polar Research Infrastructure (SAPRI) on Marion Island continues the work of the Marion...

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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 lies Marion Island, an...

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SAPRI at the 10th anniversary of the Science Forum South Africa 2025

SAPRI at the 10th anniversary of the Science Forum South Africa 2025

Science Forum South Africa (SFSA) 2025 concluded on 28 November 2025, marking a decade since its inception and underscoring the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation’s (DSTI) deepened commitment to positioning science, technology and innovation at the core of government, education,...

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