In 1961, a first research station was set up, but it was not until 1963 that the permanent station Alfred Faure opened at Port Alfred on Île de la Possession (both named after the first leader of the station).
Pada tahun 1961, didirikan stasiun penelitian pertama di kepulauan ini, tetapi stasiun permanen Alfred Faure baru dibuka pada tahun 1963 di Port Alfred, Île de la Possession.