Please note: 1. This report has not been peer-reviewed; 2. The conditions of use outlined in the report are superseded by the conditions specified by the License field in this metadata record; 3. The contact information included in the report is superseded by the contact information that can be found in the Responsible Parties field of this metadata record.This series of internal annual reports was introduced in December 2006 for purposes of establishing general principles (such as annual cycles) and long-term trends (which may provide insight into local effects of global warming and climate change). The reports are also intended to provide an overview of marine environmental conditions prevailing during the preceding year, which may be of relevance to the management of South Africa’s marine and coastal resources. To this end, use is made of data from a variety of sources, including web sites, satellite sensors, the South African Weather Service, coastal and moored instruments, and...