MSc Ocean Science, Conservation & Innovation
The MARRES team
The Research on Marine Resources at UniCA
The Marine Resources Research Institute brings together 8 laboratories from Université Côte d'Azur, all focused on marine resources. Its research spans a wide range of disciplines, including ecology, environment, conservation, chemistry, biology, health, law, and economics.
Established alongside the creation of the MSc MARRES program, and benefiting from a critical mass of approximately 200 individuals, the Institute is dedicated to promoting interdisciplinarity and fostering collaboration. Its mission is to position the University as a key driver of solutions to ocean-related challenges.
Established alongside the creation of the MSc MARRES program, and benefiting from a critical mass of approximately 200 individuals, the Institute is dedicated to promoting interdisciplinarity and fostering collaboration. Its mission is to position the University as a key driver of solutions to ocean-related challenges.
The MARRES instructors
The teaching in the MARRES program is supported by a diverse team of over 60 instructors, with approximately 50% of teaching hours delivered by professors and researchers from Université Côte d'Azur, primarily within the Marine Resources Research Institute. Additionally, around 20% of teaching hours are provided by instructors from other French and international universities.
To enrich the academic experience, the program also benefits from the expertise of professionals from the private sector (13%), NGOs (10%), and governmental bodies (4%), with a particular emphasis on the socio-economic aspects of conservation, innovation, and entrepreneurship.