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Prof Lynne Shannon becomes the first Global South recipient of the Prince Albert I Grand Medal for Ocean Science, awarded in Paris on 8 December 2025.

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!

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.