Each year 3 meteorological technicians are deployed to sub-Antarctic Marion Island. Not only do they collect extremely important meteorological data (from which, amongst other things, weather predictions are made), but they are integral members of each year’s overwintering team. If you’ve ever wondered exactly what they do, read more here as Sechaba Nyaku, James Burns and Zinhle Shongwe (M75, 2018-2019) describes their duties and experiences on Marion Island in detail…
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Meteorological Technicians aka Metkassies
(Photo Credit: James Burns)
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Published by Liezl E. Pretorius
I am a qualified veterinarian with a passion for conservation and research, especially related to marine animals (mammals and seabirds) and the environment in which they find themselves. I have spent 2 overwintering expeditions on Marion Island as part of the M71 (2014-2015) and M75 (2018 -2019) teams, working as a sealer for the Marion Island Marine Mammal Programme (University of Pretoria). I am currently busy with an MSc in Zoology and had the privilege of visiting Marion Island again for the relief periods in 2016 and 2017, as well as Gough Island in 2016 for my research project. I hope to play an active role in research and conservation aspects within the marine sphere, particularly related to Marion Island.
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