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Data, Products & Society Node Manager at the South African Polar Research Infrastructure

[The South African Polar Research Infrastructure @sapri_dsti]

Update from #Marion Island!
SAPRI sealers continue a 40+ year #LTO programme - tagging nearly every southern elephant seal pup & conducting censuses to track population trends and support conservation.

Read full article at #SAPRI website: https://t.co/NcZxARWunA
@environmentza

[The South African Polar Research Infrastructure @sapri_dsti]

Welcome the #SAPRI Overwinters M83 🌊

We’re excited to welcome the SAPRI #overwintering team spending 15 months on Marion Island for year-round research on seals, seabirds, and killer whales.

Wishing the team a successful overwintering mission.
#SANAP #SAEON #MIMMP #LTOLand

[The South African Polar Research Infrastructure @sapri_dsti]

Story of Killer whales from Marion Island 🐋🌊.

From long, cold shifts at Kill Point to rare orca encounters-this is the science behind the story.
Meet Ebony & Echo and see why monitoring these animals matters globally.
🔗 Read the article :https://t.co/TsCbz6vaRO

[The South African Polar Research Infrastructure @sapri_dsti]

Gordy the southern elephant seal has been spotted again — this time on Marion Island 🦭
Last seen in Gordon’s Bay in May 2025, his journey continues.
Read more: https://t.co/upWtpbZcMH

[The South African Polar Research Infrastructure @sapri_dsti]

Our team is geared up and ready for the Science Forum South Africa, taking place in Pretoria, 24-28 November 2025. We’re bringing Marine and Polar opportunities inland. Come visit us! #SFSA2025 @dstigovza #ScienceForumSA @africascidip

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7 #SANAP Research Symposium brought community together @KwalatasTweet
#subAntarctic to #SouthernOcean climate, space weather, sea ice, genomics, biosecurity & more — researchers showcased 🇿🇦 growing global impact. Keynotes David Hedding – #PrinceEdwardIsland Exp. Pete Convey – 40 yrs as a cold ecologist. Plus forward-looking insights from Dr Gilbert Siko @DSTI and Tracy Klarenbeek @NRF on SA’s 2026–2036 #MARS
Community, mentorship, wildlife, shared meals — a reminder that collaboration drives discovery. Inspired, connected, and committed to safeguarding our polar regions.
#SANAP #PolarScience #Antarctica #SouthernOcean #MarionIsland #SAAgulhasII #APECSSA
https://t.co/FQks1ZT4Yc @go2uj @forthare_Uni @UFSweb

[The South African Polar Research Infrastructure @sapri_dsti]

#SFSA2025 Day 2. As we await the Open Plenary by the @dstigovza Hon. Minister, we are engaging attendees to the #SAForumSA and visitors to our exhibition. Covering the scientific community, government, industry and civil society #marine #polar #infrastructure @africascidip

[The South African Polar Research Infrastructure @sapri_dsti]

🚨Next webinar of the Mahlalela Mentorship happening this Wednesday, 20 Aug! "Financial Literacy: Money for Those Who Matter Most- Students & Entrepreneurs" This free webinar is not to be missed! @SANCORcommunity @apecssa @dstigovza @Saeonews @NRF_News @Antarcticlegacy @SAEON_GSN

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Looking forward to Ria Olivier in next session on data management "Perspective on South Africa’s role in science and research by analysing material digitised and collected by the Antarctic Legacy of South Africa"
@dstigovza @NRF_News @StellenboschUni @MatiesResearch

[Environmentza @environmentza]

Explore the SA Agulhas II, on 15 February 2025 at the Port of East London, Car Terminal.

Event Times: Gates open at 09:00 and close at 15:00.
Location: Port of East London, Car Terminal.

Tickets are FREE but LIMITED: Reserve yours now at https://t.co/DwsJ6Oujol.

[The South African Polar Research Infrastructure @sapri_dsti]

Dr Wade De Kock and Rabia Mathakutha win the best newcomer presentation at the 2025 Marine and Coastal Educators Network National Conference #MCEN Congratulations, colleagues!

Read more about the exciting event: https://t.co/JLhchjB9Vu

@SANCORcommunity @NRF_News @Saeonews

[The South African Polar Research Infrastructure @sapri_dsti]

Enjoy seeing these beautiful animals on our shores, but please keep your distance and allow them to moult without disturbance🦭🙏

#SANAP | @dstigovza | @environmentza | @Antarcticlegacy | @Saeonews | @SANCORcommunity | @CityofCT | @2OceansAquarium

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Social Impact Award for @Antarcticlegacy
Ria Olivier, principal investigator / project manager of ALSA, was awarded the Social Impact Award by Stellenbosch University
#SANAP @dstigovza @NRF_News @StellenboschUni @MatiesResearch @sapri_dsi @environmentza
https://t.co/ZBKMhzqenV

[The South African Polar Research Infrastructure @sapri_dsti]

Congratulations Ria Olivier from @Antarcticlegacy for the Social Impact Award from @StellenboschUni- a testament to her dedication, hard work & passion which has left a lasting legacy in preserving South Africa's history in Antarctica & in the lives of everyone she has inspired🏆

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#SAAGULHASII departs to #Antarctica with overwintering team S64 takeover personnel and captain and crew
#SANAP @environmentza @dstigovza @NRF_News @A_M_S_O_L @SAWeatherServic @SANSA7

[The South African Polar Research Infrastructure @sapri_dsti]

Our Data, Products and Society Research Coordinator, Rabia Mathakutha, and the #SAPRI Engagement Manager, Dr Wade De Kock, were broadcasting live from the Science Forum South Africa this morning @SABCNews @ScienceForumSA @dstigovza @Antarcticlegacy @Rabia364 #SFSA2024

[The South African Polar Research Infrastructure @sapri_dsti]

Congratulations to the #SAPRI Polar Lab Research Coordinator, Riesna R. Audh, for winning the Antarctica Day Photo Contest 2024 🥳 We’re so proud of you!!

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Congratulations Riesna!!!!
#SANAP @sapri_dsi @dstigovza @NRF_News @apecssa @MARIS_UCT

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#SFSA2024 3rd day. @Antarcticlegacy backup Rabia and Wade of @sapri_dsi DPSNode manning exhibit stall.
Thanx
#SANAP @dstigovza @NRF_News @MatiesResearch @CSIR @Saeonews

[The South African Polar Research Infrastructure @sapri_dsti]

Engagement is booming at the Science Forum South Africa! 😁 We’re so happy to highlight opportunities in #Marine and #PolarScience, along with showcasing critical #ResearchInfrastructure. #SFSA2024 @ScienceForumSA @dstigovza @africascidip @CSIR