by Anne Treasure | Feb 12, 2026 | Conference, DPS, Environment, Lecture/Seminar, LTO-Land, LTO-Ocean, SAPRI, Workshop/Training
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...
by Rabia Mathakutha | Nov 16, 2025 | Antarctica, DPS, Environment, LTO-Land, LTO-Ocean, NRF-SAEON, Polar Lab, SANAP, SAPRI, Society, Southern Ocean, Sub-Antarctic, Training
National Science Week (NSW) is a nationwide annual celebration of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) in South Africa, designed to increase public awareness and participation in science. The programme is coordinated by the National Research...
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 | Apr 30, 2025 | Data, Environment, LTO-Land, LTO-Ocean, SAPRI, Uncategorized
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...
by Rabia Mathakutha | Jan 31, 2025 | Conference, DPS, Environment, Lecture/Seminar, LTO-Land, LTO-Ocean, SANAP, Workshop/Training
The Marine and Coastal Educators Network (MCEN) hosted its 24th annual national conference from 19-24 January 2025 in Mossel Bay, Western Cape. As a coordinating body within the South African Network for Coastal and Oceanic Research (SANCOR) and funded by the National...