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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 research programmes. M83 Overwintering Team This year’s expedition marks the 83rd Marion Island relief voyage (M83) […] The post SAPRI team…
July 2026 marked a significant milestone for public engagement with science in South Africa as the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Blade Nzimande, officially elevated National Science Week into a month-long National Science Month (NSM), running from 1–31 July. Under the inspiring theme, “Science, Technology and Innovation are for Everyone,” the expanded initiative […] The…
The South African Polar Research Infrastructure (SAPRI) was honoured to receive the Certificate of Excellent Exhibition in recognition of its exhibition and contribution to the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation’s (DSTI) inaugural National Science Month launch, held on 4 July at Vaal University of Technology (VUT) in Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng. SAPRI is one of the […] The post SAPRI…
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 Research Programme. This transition has ensured the continuity of critical long-term monitoring and conservation research on seabirds and…
Step aboard without leaving your seat We are excited to announce the go-live of the S.A. Agulhas II 360 Virtual Tour, an immersive digital experience that brings South Africa’s premier polar research vessel into your hands, anywhere in the world. The S.A. Agulhas II 360 tour opens a new window into polar research, education, virtual […] The post Explore South Africa’s Polar Research & Supply…
The South African Polar Research Infrastructure (SAPRI) participated in the 2026 Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) Budget Vote Exhibition hosted at Iziko Museum in Cape Town, 15 May 2026. The museum was chosen as the venue due to its role of providing a platform for sharing knowledge and innovation with learners in Cape […] The post SAPRI at the 2026 DSTI Budget Vote…
On 09 May 2026, the South African Polar Research Infrastructure (SAPRI) participated in the prestigious Ian Player Magqubu Ntombela Annual Lecture held at Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban, where members of the public, working professionals, and students gathered for a lecture centred on conservation, environmental stewardship, and social connection. The annual lecture honours the legacy of […] The…
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 work of the SAPRI seabird field researchers mainly focuses on closely monitoring Wandering […] The post Eggshells, fluff and…
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 (SANCOR), recently hosted a Cohort 3 in-person workshop. The event brought together a vibrant and diverse group of […] The post MMP Cohort…
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 continues the work of the Marion Island Marine Mammal Programme (MIMMP) and contributes to global […] The post The killer whales of Marion…
