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...
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...
by Rabia Mathakutha | Aug 20, 2025 | Environment, LTO-Land, Marion Island, NRF-SAEON, Prince Edward Islands, SANAP, SAPRI, Society, Uncategorized
Ever spotted a strange, lumpy creature on a South African beach and wondered what on earth it was? You might have just met an uninvited guest: a southern elephant seal. Southern elephant seals, scientifically known as Mirounga leonina, have a circumpolar distribution...
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...
