Thank you for joining us on this special season of the podcast. We hope they inspire you to explore the threads linking our science, our stories, and our shared humanity. See you soon for the next season 💛. #TheAcademicCitizen #SAAgulhasII #MarionIsland #SANAP | @imidibaniso.bsky.social
Experience how South African research connects the dots of our planet’s most remote ecosystems in our season finale, “Everything Is Connected,” airing this Friday, 28 November 2025. #TheAcademicCitizen #SAAgulhasII #MarionIsland #SANAP | @imidibaniso.bsky.social
Hear the story of the primary producers of the ocean who keep us breathing by streaming Episode 3 on our website or major streaming platforms #TheAcademicCitizen #SAAgulhasII #MarionIsland #SANAP | @imidibaniso.bsky.social
Dive into the waters surrounding Marion Island - home to giants of the deep and tiny glowing wonders alike. Tune in tomorrow at 11:30 for Episode 3: “Swimming, Blowing, Glowing.” Set your reminder! #TheAcademicCitizen #SAAgulhasII #MarionIsland #SANAP | @imidibaniso.bsky.social
"Imagine working on these kinds of scales, millilitres of water" - Prof Iqani.
Tune in this Friday, 21 November 2025, to hear more about the great waters in episode 3, "Swimming, Blowing, Glowing" #TheAcademicCitizen #SAAgulhasII #MarionIsland #SouthernOcean | @imidibaniso.bsky.social
Step into a world of roaring winds, cushion plants, and creatures built for extremes. Experience Episode 2 today on our website or major streaming platforms. #TheAcademicCitizen #SAAgulhasII #MarionIsland #SANAP |
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In this episode, we explore #MarionIsland's remarkable fauna —from tiny insects to resilient birds and even the notorious mice that shape this fragile ecosystem: ow.ly/5RSQ50XrB67! #TheAcademicCitizen #SAAgulhasII #SANAP | @imidibaniso.bsky.social
Discover the tiny insects, resilient animals, and feathered residents that sustain life on this cold, windswept outpost tomorrow at 12 pm for "Antenna, Fur, Feathers." Set your reminder! #TheAcademicCitizen #SAAgulhasII #MarionIsland #SANAP | @imidibaniso.bsky.social
"In other words, what are the creatures that live there?" - Prof Mehita Iqani
If you’re interested in the creatures of Marion Island, tune in to the upcoming episode, "Antenna, Fur, Feathers," this Friday. #TheAcademicCitizen #SAAgulhasII #MarionIsland #SouthernOcean | @imidibaniso.bsky.social
Experience the wonder of Marion Island and meet the inspiring researchers behind the journey by streaming the episode on our website and major platforms. #TheAcademicCitizen #SAAgulhasII #MarionIsland #SANAP | @imidibaniso.bsky.social.
[SEASON PREMIERE] Prof Iqani boards the #SAAgulhasII with five days’ notice for a 33-day voyage to #MarionIsland. From last-minute clearances to life on the subantarctic ocean, this episode dives into science, story, and the Artists & Writers Project: ow.ly/Chbw50XoePB #TheAcademicCitizen #SANAP
Head south with us! Tune in tomorrow at 11:30 as we embark on a journey toward the mysterious Marion Island. Set your reminder and join the journey. #TheAcademicCitizen #SAAgulhasII #MarionIsland #SouthernOcean | @imidibaniso.bsky.social
"And the land that we saw was Marion Island... What is this place?" - Prof Mehita Iqani
Head south into the wild ocean for the season 8 premiere of The Academic Citizen, airing this Friday, 7 November 2025. #TheAcademicCitizen #SAAgulhasII #MarionIsland #SouthernOcean | @imidibaniso.bsky.social
🌊New Season! The special season of our podcast is on its way. Join Prof Iqani on her month-long adventure aboard the grand #SAAgulhasII, as she travels south to #MarionIsland and embarks on the Agulhas Journey. First episode on 7 Nov '25. #TheAcademicCitizen #SouthernOcean | @imidibaniso.bsky.social
Using #Landsat9 to follow #SAAgulhasII around the #WeddellSea during the @Endurance_22 search for Shackleton's lost ship.