Stay up to date with the latest news and events from the SAPRI community, research findings from Antarctica, the Southern Ocean & beyond, as well as other information from South Africa’s polar & marine research community.
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 delegates. In his address, the Minister...
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 of our oceans and planet....
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 in Gauteng under the theme...
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,...
