Transforming, consolidating & strengthening
MARINE & POLAR RESEARCH
The ultimate objective of SAPRI is to enable balanced research growth across the marine and polar disciplines, and to maintain and further expand the world-class long-term observational datasets already established.
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ABOUT SAPRI
The SAPRI was established in 2021 to ensure coordination of South African marine and Antarctic research as a national Big Science programme, providing seamless access to existing and new research infrastructure required to develop and enhance long-term observations of South Africa’s polar region.
Data, Products & Society (DPS)
Bringing together the SAPRI Data Centre, the various types of generated data and downstream products, including modelling and the societal outreach programme.
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Long-term Observations on Land (LTO-Land)
Ensuring the continuity of the established long-term observation networks in three different regions: the Prince Edward Island system (Marion and Prince Edward Islands), Gough Island; and, the Dronning Maud Land (DML) section of Antarctica where the South African Expedition Station (SANAE IV) is located.
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Long-term Observations of the Ocean (LTO-Ocean)
Ensuring the continuity of the established long-term observation networks in the oceans surrounding South Africa, including the Southern Ocean, the South-West Indian Ocean, and the South Atlantic Ocean.
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Polar Lab
Establishment of the first sub-zero, temperature-controlled laboratory in Africa, for the simulation of the Antarctic and sub-Antarctic environment for experimental and training purposes. This innovation will bring new opportunities for polar research in Africa.
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LATEST NEWS
The NRF-SAEON Egagasini Node and SAPRI Contribute to White Shark Research in 2025 with Successful Satellite Tagging in Mossel Bay
Where have South Africa’s white sharks gone? And where do they go when orcas move in? These are two of the most frequent and pressing questions we’re asked following the dramatic and well-documented disappearance of white sharks (Carcharodon carcharias) from...
International Day of the Seal
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...
SAPRI and its host, NRF-SAEON Egagasini Node, join the 2025 Marine and Coastal Educators Network National Conference
The Marine and Coastal Educators Network (MCEN) hosted its 24th annual national conference from 19-24 January 2025 in Mossel Bay, Western Cape. As a coordinating body within the South African Network for Coastal and Oceanic Research (SANCOR) and funded by the National...
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