by Rabia Mathakutha | Dec 24, 2025 | Announcements, Antarctica, Antarctica (SANAE IV), Environment, Long-term observations, LTO-Land, LTO-Ocean, Marion Island, NRF-SAEON, Polar Lab, Prince Edward Islands, Products, SANAP, SAPRI, Society, Southern Ocean, Sub-Antarctic, Training, Uncategorized
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...
by Rabia Mathakutha | Aug 26, 2025 | Environment, Jobs, Long-term observations, LTO-Land, Marion Island, NRF-SAEON, Prince Edward Islands, SANAP, SAPRI, Southern Ocean, Sub-Antarctic, Uncategorized
Applications open for: Overwintering Seabird Field Researcher (Birder) (2x positions) Overwintering Seal Field Researcher (Sealer) (2x positions) Overwintering Killer Whale Field Researcher (Killer Whaler) (1x positions) The South African Environmental Observation...
by Rabia Mathakutha | Jul 30, 2025 | Antarctica, DPS, Environment, LTO-Land, Marion Island, NRF-SAEON, SANAP, SAPRI, Southern Ocean, Sub-Antarctic, Uncategorized
2025 saw the appointment of the second cohort of the South African Polar Research Infrastructure (SAPRI) team of Marion Island overwinterers in March. This dedicated team of marine mammal and seabird field researchers forms part of the Marion Island Top Predator...
by Rabia Mathakutha | Mar 22, 2025 | Antarctica, Antarctica (SANAE IV), Commemorative Day, Environment, Long-term observations, LTO-Land, Marion Island, Prince Edward Islands, SANAP, SAPRI, Southern Ocean, Sub-Antarctic, Uncategorized
The 22nd of March marks the International Day of the Seal or International Seal Day, a day dedicated to raising global awareness about seal species and their conservation. First declared Day of the Seal in 1982, this day highlights the importance of protecting seals...
by Rabia Mathakutha | Sep 26, 2024 | Environment, Jobs, LTO-Land, Marion Island, Southern Ocean, Sub-Antarctic, Uncategorized
Applications open for: Overwintering Killer Whaler The South African Environmental Observation Network (SAEON) Egagasini Node, based in Cape Town, Western Cape, requires the the services of a suitably qualified individual to be responsible for collecting field data on...