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Say ‘Hi’ to MARIS!

MARIS is the new interdisciplinary center at the University of Cape Town that promotes Marine and Antarctic Science research projects, involving multiple departments within UCT and external research associates.

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MARiS Outputs

Here we will share all of MARiS research outputs, including publications, reports and radio and podcast interviews about marine and Antarctic related research done within the MARiS Centre and with our associated partners. Stay tuned!

Masters in Applied Ocean Sciences Course

Apply for the multi-disciplinary Applied Ocean Sciences Masters course. Follow all the necessary steps. If there are any queries, please contact the AOS course conveners: aos.maris@uct.ac.za.

Latest News

UCT-MARiS Makes Waves at ICSHMO 2025: A Celebration of Southern Hemisphere Science, Innovation, and Collaboration

ICSHMO 2025 welcomed many scientists, researchers and professionals from around the globe, offering a platform for the exchange of innovative ideas, cutting-edge research, and groundbreaking developments in atmospheric and oceanic science.

UCT-MARiS Early Career Researchers Bond on Scenic Newlands Forest Hike

UCT-MARiS continues to foster a supportive and engaging community for early career researchers, with events encouraging collaboration and well-being. Here's a quick recap on the MARiS ECR's first hike together in Newlands Forest.

Advancing Ocean Science with OceanX x OceanQuest Around Africa Expedition

The Around Africa Expedition aims to provide invaluable insights and guide data-driven decisions to support ocean conservation policy, sustainable resource management, local capacity building & training, and marine protected area planning.

Celebrating Global Impact: Professor Lynne Shannon Recognized for Her Contributions to IPBES

Celebrating Professor Lynne Shannon from UCT for her incredible contributions to IPBES assessments, focusing on biodiversity, ecosystem services, and sustainable development to combat biodiversity loss & foster a just & equitable future.

First Ever African Plenary of IPBES: Science and Evidence to Address Global Biodiversity Crisis

The 11th session of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) is being held in Windhoek, Namibia between 11 - 18 December 2024, marking the first-ever African plenary of this global body.

Prof Marcello Vichi Inaugural Lecture | UCT Inaugural Lecture Series 2024

Professor Marcello Vichi had the honour in delivering his Inaugural Lecture titled “Fifty degrees of separation: Why Antarctica and the polar regions matter for Afrika”, on Monday, 21 October at UCT Upper Campus. See the recording here.