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!
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.
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!
UCT-MARiS (Lynne, Emma, Louise) proudly represented UCT and South Africa at the UN Ocean Conference 2025 (UNOC3) in Nice, France, in June 2025, contributing expertise at high-level sessions on ocean governance, biodiversity, and education.
UCT-MARiS was represented at the official Kick-Off meeting for the South African Master of Ocean Sciences (SAMOS) programme in April 2025 at the Nelson Mandela University, aimed at enhancing Ocean Sciences education, research, and industry
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 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.
The MARiS ECR Research Showcase 2024 celebrated innovative marine and polar research through talks, posters, and guest speakers, strengthening collaboration and community across UCT-MARiS.
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 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.
