SAPRI ensures long-term monitoring of top predators at Marion Island
Long-term monitoring of seabirds and marine mammals is vital for tracking ecosystem health, conserving biodiversity, managing invasive species and studying the effects of climate change. It also contributes valuable data to global scientific research efforts.
Science and technology in action
Meet the manager of NRF-SAEON’s award-winning uLwazi Node
Leo Chiloane leads the uLwazi team in managing and curating NRF-SAEON’s research data and information for environmental observation and global change-related projects.
Exploring the “metalheads” of the Plant Kingdom in Griqualand West
The study has the potential to inform future phytoremediation (or green technologies) and guide mining rehabilitation programmes in the region.
Expanding EFTEON’s footprint within the Kimberley Tri-Biome Landscape
Research infrastructure established in Mokala National Park will enable researchers to answer questions on environmental functioning under different land use types, biodiversity patterns and climate change.
Voices of women, youth advancing climate action in Maputaland
In celebration of World Wetlands Day 2025, the Grasslands Node spearheaded a series of dynamic activities to delve into the rich history of wetland farming and raise awareness about the critical importance of wetland ecosystems.
Highlights from the 2024 Indian Ocean Predict Workshop in India
This international event brought experts, early career researchers and students together to share new research in ocean processes, modelling and prediction – to address challenges in ocean sciences and its contribution to the Blue Economy.
Message from the MD
Building vital capacity
Empowering marine educators for a sustainable future
The MCEN 2025 conference brought together marine and coastal educators, scientists and conservationists from across the country to share knowledge, develop innovative teaching methods and collaborate on ways to advance marine education.
Calling all postgraduate students in environmental science!
Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of something remarkable! Join SAEON’s Graduate Student Network, a dynamic platform that offers access to training opportunities, research support and mentorship.
NRF-SAEON in the media
SAEON’s people and projects received coverage in national print, broadcast, online and social media.
