NRF-SAIAB – South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity

Strengthening Capacity for Deep-Sea Research in the Global South | East London, South Africa – 27 July to 5 August 2025

By: Kaylee Smit South Africa continues to strengthen its pivotal role in deep-sea research, making contributions that are significant for Africa, relevant within the Western Indian Ocean, and valuable to the wider Global South. From 27 July to 5 August,...

August 22, 2025

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NRF-SAIAB Celebrates World MPA Day at the East London Museum

By: Kaylee Smit World Marine Protected Areas (MPA) Day is a global celebration aimed at raising awareness about the importance of protecting our oceans and the vital ecosystems they support. This year marked the 5th annual MPA Day – the...

August 15, 2025

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BONJOUR France: NRF-SAIAB Research Students Join Global Effort to Tackle Ocean Sprawl Challenges

By Nobuhle Mpanza and Jabulani Ndaba (NRF-SAIAB PhD Research Students) NRF-SAIAB research students Nobuhle Mpanza and Jabulani Ndaba recently represented South Africa at the 14th International Temperate Reefs Symposium (ITRS) that took place from the 1st – 5th of July...

July 29, 2025

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A Race Against Invasion: Exploring the Hidden Life of Kruger’s Rivers

By: Drs. Nompumelelo Baso-Mdiza, Dumisani Khosa and Josie South In May 2025, a diverse team of researchers embarked on a two-week expedition to the Kruger National Park (KNP), one of South Africa’s most iconic conservation areas. Their mission: to explore...

June 26, 2025

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Workshop on Biodiversity Status & Future Research Needs – 11 June 2025

📅 Date: Wednesday, 11 June 2025🕘 Time: 10:00 AM (SAST)💻 Location: Hybrid Online via Zoom and in-person at the NRF-SAIAB Lecture Room (Somerset Street, Makhanda)📌 Hosted by: NRF-SAIAB & Water Research Commission (WRC)🔗 Register Here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/FeMcJVC_SdG4HJJGI7t4cw The South African Institute...

June 4, 2025

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Climate Change Implications for Marine Fisheries in South Africa

May 28, 2025

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NRF-SAIAB Briefing Note: Climate Change and the Sustainable Ocean Economy

Objective – A briefing note aims to provide a concise outcome based synopsis of recent research or expert opinion that may inform decision making and activities by authorities, NGOs and NPOs. The briefing note series complements the academic peer reviewed...

May 28, 2025

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NRF-SAIAB Briefing Note: Monitoring Coastal pH Variability and the Impacts of Future Ocean Acidification on Coastal Species

May 28, 2025

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NRF-SAIAB Briefing Note: Climate Change Impacts on South Africa’s Coastal and Estuarine Fish

May 28, 2025

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NRF-SAIAB Hosts African Microbiome Group for Strategic Stakeholder Engagement

On 7 May 2025, NRF-SAIAB’s Managing Director, Prof. Albert Chakona, hosted a high-level stakeholder engagement at the Institute’s Makhanda (Grahamstown) facility, welcoming Prof. Thulani Makhalanyane and the African Microbiome Group (AMG) from Stellenbosch University. This strategic meeting, attended by emerging...

May 9, 2025

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