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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!

UCT-MARIS contributes to shaping science-based priorities at the 2025 UN Ocean Decade Conference in Nice, France

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.

SAMOS launches ambitious Erasmus+ partnership in Ocean Sciences education between South Africa & Europe

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

Advancing ocean sustainability: UCT-MARIS expert contributes to shaping science-based priorities ahead of the 2025 UN Ocean Conference

UCT-MARiS Makes Waves at ICSHMO 2025: A Celebration of Southern Hemisphere Science, Innovation, and Collaboration

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 Early Career Researchers Bond on Scenic Newlands Forest Hike

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.

Advancing Ocean Science with OceanX x OceanQuest Around Africa Expedition

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 Global Impact: Professor Lynne Shannon Recognized for Her Contributions to IPBES

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.

First Ever African Plenary of IPBES: Science and Evidence to Address Global Biodiversity Crisis

The 11th session of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) is being held in Windhoek, Namibia between 11 - 18 December 2024, marking the first-ever African plenary of this global body.

Prof Marcello Vichi Inaugural Lecture | UCT Inaugural Lecture Series 2024

Professor Marcello Vichi had the honour in delivering his Inaugural Lecture titled “Fifty degrees of separation: Why Antarctica and the polar regions matter for Afrika”, on Monday, 21 October at UCT Upper Campus. See the recording here.

Making Marine Science Matter at IMMC7 2024

From 13 - 18 October 2024, the 7th International Marine Conservation Congress (IMCC7) brought together over 800 delegates from across the globe at Cape Town’s International Convention Centre. Read the highlights of MARiS Staff & Students.

Farewell Prof Astrid Jarre

UCT-MARIS wishes Prof Astrid Jarre a Happy Farewell!

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