Course Material – SAEON Education Outreach

The SA Agulhas II 360° Virtual Tour

🚢 Ever wondered what it’s like aboard the SA Agulhas II?

Now’s your chance! Explore South Africa’s iconic polar research vessel through this immersive 360° Virtual Tour and discover the spaces where marine and polar science happens.

Marine Protected Areas

Learn about South Africa’s Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)!

MPAs play an important role in protecting the marine biodiversity, ensuring that people can continue to benefit from the oceans in the future. They can be used to keep marine ecosystems functioning properly, to support fisheries sustainability and to protect the diversity of species living in our oceans.

Imigaqo yolwazi lokufunda ngolwandle

“Ulwazi lokufunda ngolwandle kukuqonda kwempembelelo yolwandle kuwe – kunye nefuthe lakho elwandle.”

Using the data from the weather stations in your school

Data from weather stations is a valuable resource. This manual will take you through how to download the data, what variables have been recorded in your datasheet and some ideas on how you can use this data in the classroom.

isiZulu – Marine Science Education

Learn about different marine science careers and South Africa’s incredible marine biodiversity in isiZulu!

Climate Change: From challenges to opportunities

This booklet aims to increase public awareness of Climate Change by demystifying Climate Change using scientific evidence. We hope to inform South Africans of some of the Climate Change uncertainties, risks and opportunities they may be exposed to. Most importantly, readers will obtain insights on how they may mitigate and adapt to Climate Change-related challenges and opportunities.