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http://argo.jcommops.org/argo.kml see demo videos at: http://w3.jcommops.org/FTPRoot/Argo/TMP/Google Action item 31: EuroArgo to identify someone to enter educational stories into the Google Earth Argo layer. M. Scanderbeg Action item 32: Finish the Google Earth Argo layer development and approach Google to include it in Earth layers. Diggs, ATC, Japan 7.4 Argonautics Newsletter M. Scanderbeg presented ideas for the next Argonautics Newsletter which will likely be published by the end of June. Proposed articles include trajectory work done by M. Ollitrault and JP Rannou, the new Google Earth layer showcasing Argo and a surface pressure offset updated. Additional articles include float technology updates for the ARVOR, SOLO-II and Deep NINJA floats, an explanation of the EuroArgo educational website, meeting summaries and a description of the newest ship to deploy floats – the Lady Amber. 7.5 Argo outreach activities 7.5.1 Education outreach in South Africa Dr Juliet Hermes of the South African Environmental Observation Network (SAEON), gave a presentation on Argo Outreach activities in South Africa (and a quick SA/regional update!) on behalf of Thomas Mtontsi, SAEON; Isabelle Ansorge and Chris Reason, University of Cape 29
Town and South African National Antarctic Program and Johan Stander, South African Weather Service. Juliet focussed on the SAEON education program, of which Argo floats form a key component. This program creates a platform where Marine Science Research can be integrated into School Sciences curriculum (with buy-in from the Department of Education). There are three main thrusts: • Educator/teacher support through workshops and forum meetings (train the trainer) • School based monitoring programmes similar: Argo Floats and Adopt a Drifter Programme and weather and climate monitoring with weather station. • Additional learner/ student support in Science Camp = Short leg sea cruises The program currently works with 5 previously disadvantaged schools, 4 of which are from coastal communities, we aim to add a further coastal school by end of this year. The schools work on individual projects but monitoring groups get together at weekend camps to exchange ideas and problems. Since SAEON has 6 different focal nodes with similar education programs (1 is coastal) the aim is to take the program to inland schools some of which have no concept of the oceans. The education program provides a focal point for marine education activities and collaborates with all marine institutes to provide support and prevent duplication. There is also active involvement in marine awareness activities, reaching 1000’s of learners, as well as the general public. Juliet went on to describe who works with the data, highlighting areas of the South African curriculum where Argo floats and the data could be integrated: • Focused groups at the school community – monitoring teams and the teacher/educator are responsible for downloading data • For use in Mathematics, physical science, life sciences, Geography and Natural Science activities • Grade 10 and 11 (ages 15 & 16) • Excellent, fun tool for awareness activities Juliet described in detail some of the key activities as well as giving information about awareness programs, the staff involved and the technology used (Magic Planet). Juliet finished up with brief details of South African activities of interest to the Argo community and highlighted that all SA marine institutes highlighted their potential to be more involved with Argo over the next 5 years: • New vessel commissioned for 2012 • Further ASCLME cruises – looking for floats to deploy along Kenya/Somalia all floats received from NOAA • Government focus – Global Change Grand Challenge, shift in Departments and a new Department of Environmental Affairs - with focus on ocean research in particular operational oceanography • Southern Ocean Carbon Monitoring – 6-8 gliders this year • Continue to support Argo activities where possible and continue to deploy Argo floats when requested 30
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