Eggshells, fluff and feathers

by Anne Treasure | Apr 15, 2026 | Environment, Long-term observations, LTO-Land, Marion Island, Prince Edward Islands, SANAP, SAPRI, Southern Ocean, Sub-Antarctic

Every year from August to April, Marion Island transforms into a bustling seabird nursery. This remote volcanic island in the sub-Antarctic provides a critical breeding refuge for thousands of pelagic seabirds that spend most of their lives roaming the open ocean. The...

MMP Cohort 3 Workshop: a day of connection, confidence, and community

by Anne Treasure | Apr 10, 2026 | DPS, Engagement, Lecture/Seminar, Mahlalela Mentorship Programme, SAPRI, Society, Southern Ocean, Sub-Antarctic, Training, Uncategorized, Workshop/Training, Workshops

The Mahlalela Mentorship Programme (MMP), a collaboration between the South African Polar Research Infrastructure (SAPRI), the Association of Polar Early Career Scientists of South Africa (APECS SA) and the South African Network for Coastal and Oceanic Research...

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...

SAPRI and its host, NRF-SAEON, engage at the 2026 Marine and Coastal Educators Network Conference

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...