CAPESTORM supports the Marion 68 Sealers

A typical Marion day. Image by Chris Oosthuizen.Marion Island is cold, wet and windy.  Situated in the infamous "Roaring Forties," gale force winds (greater than 50km.h-1) occur on more than 100 days per year; about 2,000mm of rain falls annually and on average the mercury reads just over 5oC.  The hyperoceanic, sub-Antarctic climate makes it an extremely challenging environment to work in, and the Mammal Research Institute's "Sealers" - who venture out on every day of the year to collect data - need good quality protection from the elements.

CAPESTORM has therefore generously donated some excellent clothing to help keep us warm and dry in the 2011/2012 field season.