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!
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Master 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.
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Latest News
UCT-MARiS Researchers Engage in South Africa’s 7th SANAP Symposium
UCT-MARiS researchers and early-career scientists engaged at the 7th SANAP Symposium, strengthening collaboration across polar and Southern Ocean research, sharing new insights on sea ice, ecosystems and climate, and building networks.
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Prof Lynne Shannon Makes History as First Global South Recipient of the Prince Albert I Grand Medal for Ocean Science
Prof Lynne Shannon becomes the first Global South recipient of the Prince Albert I Grand Medal for Ocean Science, awarded in Paris on 8 December 2025.
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UCT-MARiS Researchers Contribute to Global Ocean Microbiome Science at AtlantECO Hackathon and Legacy Conference, Azores
UCT-MARiS researchers Dr Emma Rocke and PhD student, Yameen Badrodien, represented South Africa at the AtlantECO Hackathon and Legacy Conference in the Azores, advancing Benguela Upwelling microbiome science and global collaboration.
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A Successful 2025 AOS Masters Proposal Showcase!
The 2025 AOS Masters Proposal Showcase brought together 11 students presenting diverse ocean research topics. Thank you to everyone who joined and contributed valuable feedback—your support inspires our emerging ocean scientists!
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Celebrating the Success of the 2025 MARiS Early Career Researcher Conference
The 2025 MARiS ECR Conference brought together researchers from UCT and beyond for a day of knowledge-sharing, collaboration, and inspiration in marine and polar sciences. The event celebrated the power of interdisciplinary research.
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SEAmester VIII Sets Sail: 10 Days of Ocean Discovery and Science Aboard the SA Agulhas II
An incredible experience for many – students, lecturers, scientific staff and the SA Agulhas II crew -- 10 days of pure magic out at sea sailing along the South African shoreline to discover the secrets of the Agulhas Current!
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MARiS Outputs
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 & Media
These are the latest media, 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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