SA Agulhas II returns from Gough Island
The Department of Environmental Affairs’ (DEA) will host a welcome ceremony for the SA Agulhas II after its return from a logistical and scientific voyage from Marion Island, on Monday, 07 May 2018.
Aboard the ship will be the Marion Expedition team, as well as a host of researchers and scientists from DEA and tertiary institutions who were conducting research in the ocean and on the island. The sustained oceanographic monitoring and research efforts around the Prince Edward Islands contribute to forming the scientific basis toward a better understanding of the impacts of environmental variability and climate change of the Sub-Antarctic Island ecosystem. This will lead to providing improved scientific advice on the future, wise management of the Marine Protected Area and the intended protection of its unique species and their habitats.
Members of the media are invited to cover the ceremony as follows,
Date: Monday, 07 May 2018
Time: 09:00
Venue: East Pier Quay, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
For media enquiries, contact:
Zolile Nqayi
Cell: 082 898 6483
E-mail: znqayi@environment.gov.za
