The SA Agulhas II has departed for #Antarctic for the yearly takeover and Weddel…

The SA Agulhas II has departed for #Antarctic for the yearly takeover and Weddell Sea Expedition. The South African Weather Service has a meteorological office onboard the ship. SAWS team onboard will be doing daily meteorological observations and opportunistic upper air and ozone observations as part of the #YOPP #polarprediction. Keep an eye on the SAWS page for regular updates. #weather World Meteorological Organization
In the photo below is Thapi Makgabutlane, Group Leader for the voyage and Forecaster at the South African Weather Service.

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