UCT-MARiS and SAPRI Research Assistant, Dayna Collins, attended the Saroma Sea Ice School 2026 in Japan, gaining hands-on polar sea ice research experience, building global connections, and advancing her journey in sea ice science.
MARiS researchers: MarBEL x ARU successfully tested an ROV in False Bay, combining marine ecology and robotics to unlock new insights into seafloor habitats and benthic ecosystems.
UCT-MARiS PhD student Christiaan van Niekerk represented UCT-MARiS at the 2026 SOLAS Summer School, joining 45 early-career researchers to explore ocean–atmosphere science, international collaboration, and science communication.
Celebrating World Engineering Day, UCT-MARiS ECRs Sarah Tallack and Tristyn Ferreiro inspired Springfield Convent learners by sharing their engineering journeys and challenging Women in STEM stereotypes.
UCT-MARiS ECRs enjoyed an inspiring tour of Sea Technology Services, exploring cutting-edge ocean robotics and research instruments. Thank you to Sean Lavis and Sandy Thomalla for an engaging glimpse into ocean science in action.
MARiS Meet 2026 kicked off the year with over 20 ECRs and academics connecting, welcoming new members, and strengthening community ties. A fantastic start to an exciting year of MARiS events and engagement!
A new resource centre at the University of Cape Town honours the late Professor Mathieu Rouault while advancing interdisciplinary ocean and climate research for future generations.
MARiS celebrated a year of collaboration, growth, and resilience at its 2025 End-of-Year Gathering at Clay Café. The team reflected on achievements, challenges, and exciting plans to strengthen research, outreach, and connection in 2026!
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.
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.
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!
