SAPRI receives Certificate of Excellence at the launch of the inaugural National Science Month

by Rabia Mathakutha | Jul 22, 2026 | Engagement, Environment, Long-term observations, LTO-Land, LTO-Ocean, Marion Island, NRF-SAEON, Polar Lab, Prince Edward Islands, SANAP, SAPRI, Society, Southern Ocean, Sub-Antarctic, Training, Uncategorized

The South African Polar Research Infrastructure (SAPRI) was honoured to receive the Certificate of Excellent Exhibition in recognition of its exhibition and contribution to the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation’s (DSTI) inaugural National Science...

SAPRI at the 2026 DSTI Budget Vote Exhibition

by Anne Treasure | May 27, 2026 | Antarctica, DPS, Engagement, LTO-Land, LTO-Ocean, Marion Island, NRF-SAEON, Polar Lab, SAPRI, Society, Southern Ocean, Sub-Antarctic

The South African Polar Research Infrastructure (SAPRI) participated in the 2026 Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) Budget Vote Exhibition hosted at Iziko Museum in Cape Town, 15 May 2026. The museum was chosen as the venue due to its role of...

SAPRI inspires public at the Ian Player Magqubu Ntombela Annual Lecture

by Anne Treasure | May 27, 2026 | DPS, Engagement, Lecture/Seminar, Marion Island, SAPRI, Society, Sub-Antarctic

On 09 May 2026, the South African Polar Research Infrastructure (SAPRI) participated in the prestigious Ian Player Magqubu Ntombela Annual Lecture held at Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban, where members of the public, working professionals, and students gathered for a...

The killer whales of Marion Island

by Anne Treasure | Mar 18, 2026 | Environment, Long-term observations, LTO-Land, Marion Island, NRF-SAEON, Prince Edward Islands, SANAP, SAPRI, Southern Ocean, Sub-Antarctic

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...

Gordy the southern elephant seal spotted on Marion Island

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...