MARiS uses ocean biogeochemical and numerical modelling to understand ocean productivity, atmosphere-ocean interactions, ecosystem function and polar climate, and climate change impacts on marine ecosystems.

Areas of Research

• Role of Antarctic sea ice in the Earth's climate and biogeochemical cycles;
• Atmosphere-ocean-ice interactions at multiple scales;
• Predictive models of the polar ocean environment in the Southern Hemisphere to support climate projections, forecasting, and operational activities;
• Accurate models describing the coupled physical, mechanical, and biogeochemical processes of the ocean and sea ice at sub-meter scale;
• Deep sea exploration for understanding climatic baselines and long-term changes;
• Cold environment technology and low-cost innovation for addressing long-term changes in the Southern Ocean and Antarctica.

Research Coordinators: Prof Marcello Vichi, Associate Prof Sarah Fawcett, Associate Prof Katye Altieri