The Climate Change Cluster (C3) produces new insights into problems facing marine ecosystems by working at the intersection of the physical and life sciences.
C3 news and projects
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Fashion forward
UTS scientists to work with major surf brand to develop textiles made from seaweed.
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Marine microbes swim towards their favourite foodNew research shows marine bacteria use similar behaviours to many foraging animals.
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Taking a bite out of carbon emissions
A research partnership between the UTS Climate Change Cluster and v2food is exploring ways that algae can transform the way we eat - and provide solutions to the climate crisis.
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Emma Camp's Eureka momentC3 coral researcher Dr Emma Camp has taken out a Eureka Prize for outstanding early career researcher at Australia's premier science awards.
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Come on a C3 tour
Monthly tours of the C3 and Deep Green Biotech Hub give visitors a first-hand look at our innovative research facilities.
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Our research areas
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Algae biotechnology
Working with industry to develop algae and their derivates into innovative green and clean technologies
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Future reefs
Studying how environmental conditions influence reef-forming corals and how to better preserve and re-build healthy reefs
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Ocean microbiology
Understanding how ocean microorganisms are influenced by, and influence, oceanographic processes and marine ecosystems
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Productive coasts
Exploring how photosynthetic organisms respond to natural and human changes in their environment
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Find out more about C3 research programs across algae, coral reefs and marine microbiology.
Study with us
Student opportunities with an internationally-recognised marine research institute, working across a diverse range of aquatic ecosystems.
Addressing 21st century challenges
C3 works to provide solutions to some of the most pressing challenges of our age. We're aligned with UN sustainable development goals and supporting the World Climate Statement, UN COP26 goals and UN Decade of the Ocean.
