Marion Island Base Reactivation Underway
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Marion Island Base Reactivation Underway
Cape Town – The M83 team on board the S.A. Agulhas II has arrived safely at Marion Island, ready to reactivate the base following an evacuation of the previous team from the island earlier this year. Following a short delay due to the late arrival of helicopters, the S.A. Agulhas II set off from Cape Town on 5 August 2026. The departure ceremony was attended by Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister David Maynier. The S.A. Agulhas II a…
Marion Island Base Reactivation: Why SA’s Sub-Antarctic Mission Matters More Than Ever
The successful Marion Island base reactivation by the M83 team aboard the S.A. Agulhas II marks a major milestone for South Africa’s polar research program following the evacuation of the previous team earlier this year. Situated in the Southern Ocean, this remote base serves as a crucial hub for South African scientific operations in the region. Following a short delay caused by the late arrival of helicopters, the S.A. Agulhas II set off from …
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