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Marion Island

Marion Island ‘power crisis’ — single generator clings to life as relief ship dawdles

South Africa

Marion Island ‘power crisis’ — single generator clings to life as relief ship dawdles

By Tiara Walters

SA unveils biosecurity plan after avian flu ravages Marion Island

South Africa

SA unveils biosecurity plan after avian flu ravages Marion Island

By Tiara Walters

Marion Island’s seabirds at risk after avian flu confirmed on SA’s sub-Antarctic outpost

South Africa

Marion Island’s seabirds at risk after avian flu confirmed on SA’s sub-Antarctic outpost

By Tiara Walters

Marion, a sub-Antarctic island, turns green — but at a cost

Our Burning Planet

Marion, a sub-Antarctic island, turns green — but at a cost

By Tiara Walters

Half the world's breeding population of wandering albatrosses at risk after suspected deadly bird flu hits Marion Island

South Africa

Half the world's breeding population of wandering albatrosses at risk after suspected deadly bird flu hits Marion Island

By Tiara Walters

Our year in the wilderness — researching giant seals, killer whales and raw nature

South Africa

Our year in the wilderness — researching giant seals, killer whales and raw nature

By Tony Carnie

Massacre at Marion: Mouse eradication project gathers pace

South Africa

Massacre at Marion: Mouse eradication project gathers pace

By Yves Vanderhaeghen

Fatal mouse attacks on adult birds spark red alert at world’s biggest wandering albatross colony

South Africa

Fatal mouse attacks on adult birds spark red alert at world’s biggest wandering albatross colony

By Leonie Joubert

Good news for seabirds – the days of the Marion Island mice are numbered if an eradication project gets off the ground

South Africa

Good news for seabirds – the days of the Marion Island mice are numbered if an eradication project gets off the ground

By Julia Evans