The NRF-SAEON and SAPRI team arrives on Marion Island

by Rabia Mathakutha | Aug 24, 2026 | Announcements, Antarctica, Environment, Long-term observations, LTO-Land, Marion Island, NRF-SAEON, Prince Edward Islands, SANAP, SAPRI, Southern Ocean, Sub-Antarctic

The Marion Island Annual Relief Voyage for the 2026/27 season resumed in early August 2026, following a three-month interruption after the emergency evacuation of the previous overwintering team in May. This marked an important step towards re-establishing South...

SAPRI team departs for Marion Island annual relief voyage

by Rabia Mathakutha | Aug 5, 2026 | Announcements, Antarctica, Engagement, Environment, Long-term observations, LTO-Land, Marion Island, NRF-SAEON, Prince Edward Islands, SANAP, SAPRI, Southern Ocean, Sub-Antarctic

The South African Polar Research Infrastructure (SAPRI) team has commenced its journey to Marion Island as part of the annual relief voyage, marking the beginning of another important field season in support of South Africa’s long-term polar and sub-Antarctic...

SAPRI welcomes its third cohort of Marion Island overwinterers

by Rabia Mathakutha | Jun 26, 2026 | Antarctica, Data, DPS, Engagement, Environment, Long-term observations, LTO-Land, Marion Island, NRF-SAEON, Prince Edward Islands, SANAP, SAPRI, Society, Southern Ocean, Sub-Antarctic

The South African Polar Research Infrastructure (SAPRI) has been responsible for the long-term monitoring of top predators on sub-Antarctic Marion Island since 2024, taking over from the Marion Island Marine Mammal Programme (MIMMP) and the FitzPatrick Seabird...

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...

Job Alert: Marion Island Overwintering Positions

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...