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.
2019
Jan 2019 | African Researchers Break the Ice
The UCT Polar Engineering Research Group is breaking the ice on what they do, and how it affects the future of our world! They are studying sea ice to better understand climate change and find solutions to mitigate global impacts.
2022
08 June 2022 | Ocean sustainability: ‘Many knowledges are needed’
UCT-MARiS champions ocean sustainability through science, arts, social science, and community knowledge, creating inclusive platforms that celebrate ocean cultures while raising awareness of climate impacts on fisheries and livelihoods.
2023
4 Aug 2023 | SAfm Sunrise Interview | Prof Marcello Vichi
Prof Marcello Vichi was interviewed by SAfm, talking about “Anomalous sea ice extent this year in the Southern Ocean".
Oct 2023 | "Hold Your Breath" Short Documentary with Dr Emma Rocke
A short documentary filmed by students from the UCT Centre for Film and Media Studies in October 2023 featuring Dr Emma Rocke who shares about her research and the significance of marine microbes and how climate change impacts them.
Nov 2023 | Meet a polar engineer: Science Spaza Space | Dr Tokoloho Rampai
Dr Tokoloho Rampai shares her views on being a polar engineer in the 2nd Edition
of the Science Spaza Space for 2023.
2024
Dr Faith February makes her mark in the field of oceanography
Oceanographer, Dr Faith February shares her inspiring journey in getting to where she is today and how she added to a growing body of knowledge pivotal to understanding the atmosphere and modelling climate change through her PhD studies.
24 May 2024 | “Ocean cultures in South Africa” ~ AtlantECO Project Podcast Interview with Leila Nefdt
In this AtlantECO podcast we are exploring the fascinating realm of "Ocean cultures in South Africa with Leila Nefdt from UCT-MARiS in South Africa. Leila shares more about her commitment to ocean conservation, communication & engagement.
Vanishing Sea Ice: What It Means for Our Oceans and Ecosystems
COP29 Polar Oceans Session joined by leading polar experts to share about ongoing and future changes in Arctic and Antarctic sea ice, their effects on polar ocean ecosystems, and our current understanding and preparedness for these changes.
2025
Balancing the Ocean’s Biogeochemistry: Understanding the Science Behind the Ocean’s Role in Climate Change with Marcello Vichi
In this AtlantECO podcast we meet Marcello Vichi, a biogeochemist working on understanding the ocean’s role in climate regulation. Marcello explains the science behind biogeochemical processes in the ocean and it's influence on climate.
21 May 2025 | Learn how to communicate your science with Leila Nefdt - Mahlalela Mentorship Programme Webinar Series
Whether you're a student, researcher, or early-career scientist, this webinar is your chance to sharpen your skills and learn how to share your science with clarity, confidence, and impact.
15 July 2025 | Using whaling records to estimate historical sea ice extent | Prof Marcello Vichi
Prof Marcello Vichi discusses in an interview how the locations of humpback whale catches in the early 20th century indicate that most climate models overestimate the historic extent of sea ice in the Southern Ocean. Read the article here.