Introduction

Egagasini Node for marine-offshore systems is an observation site of SAEON that is hosted by new Oceans and Coasts branch of Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA), and also works closely with the Fisheries Branch of Department of Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF). The Node’s science education and outreach program has taken advantage to use this opportunity and build scientist-educator-student-learner relationships. The integration of marine science research into school science through long-term school based monitoring both supports and uplifts education standards which helps to create the next generation of scientists. The challenges and the importance of teaching marines sciences have been well acknowledged by the Department of Basic Education (DBE). Egagasini Node endeavours to encourage improved learning of science skills in an environmental science context.