“Thomas Mtontsi, is a Science Engagement Officer at the South African Environmental Observation Network (SAEON), a business unit of the National Research Foundation (NRF)

funded through the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI).

Thomas coordinates the integration of Marine Offshore Systems Science into school sciences introducing learners (students) to ocean observation instruments like Argo Floats, Satelight Surface Drifters, and the like. Also using data base science help to support the understanding of basic science principles.