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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!
Latest News
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.
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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.
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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.
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Making Marine Science Matter at IMMC7 2024
From 13 - 18 October 2024, the 7th International Marine Conservation Congress (IMCC7) brought together over 800 delegates from across the globe at Cape Town’s International Convention Centre. Read the highlights of MARiS Staff & Students.
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Sparking Curiosity in Polar Research: Ukhanyo Primary Visits UCT-MARiS
UCT-MARiS Sea Ice Team recently inspired 30 young learners from Ukhanyo Primary School about the importance of polar science and research while providing them with a memorable and educational experience at the UCT-MARIS Centre.
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MARiS Highlights
MARiS Highlights
These are a selection of publications about marine and Antarctic related research done within the MARiS Centre and with our associated partners and collaborators.
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MARiS Interviews
These are the latest radio and podcast interviews available about marine and Antarctic related research done within the MARiS Centre and with our associated partners and collaborators.
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ECR Newsflash
Our very own ECR monthly newsletter, where we will be bringing you the latest news, events, and opportunities related to Early Career Researchers. So now you have no excuse of missing out! Contact ecr.maris@uct.ac.za to subscribe!
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