NRF-SAIAB – South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity

St Lucia at an ecological tipping point?

By: Ricky Taylor and Alan Whitfield (NRF-SAIAB Emeritus Chief Scientist and Honorary Research Associate) St Lucia is progressing along a geological trajectory that has taken it from its ancestral form of a large deep estuary with major connections to the...

March 13, 2026

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NRF-SAIAB’s GeMaP Continues to Expand into Freshwater Bathymetric Surveys at Mzingazi Lake, Richards Bay

By: Thami Wanda (NRF-SAIAB Multibeam Instrument Technician) The Geophysics Mapping Platform (GeMaP) kicked off the new year by conducting bottom mapping surveys in support of a research project led by the University of Zululand, focused on understanding coastal ecosystems. As...

February 24, 2026

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Global Scientists Gather at NRF-SAIAB for Species Discovery Workshop After Comoros Expedition

From 26 January to 13 February 2026, the NRF-South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (NRF-SAIAB) hosted the Nekton Ocean Census Comoros Species Discovery Workshop in Makhanda. The workshop formed part of the broader Nippon Foundation-Nekton Ocean Census programme, a global...

February 20, 2026

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Building regional expertise in Aquatic Biodiversity: highlights from the NRF-SAIAB/BIUST research visit

By: Dr. Yonela Sithole (NRF-SAIAB), Dr. Thethela Bokhutlo (BIUST), and Mr. Daniel Nkosinathi Mazungula (NRF-SAIAB) Regional capacity building lies at the heart of the mandate of the National Research Foundation’s-South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (NRF-SAIAB). In line with this...

February 6, 2026

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Double Trouble! Invasive Aquatic Plants May Be Fueling Mosquito Populations

By: Tressia Chikodza and Dr. Emily Strange A new international study involving NRF-SAIAB researchers has revealed a hidden link between aquatic invasive plants and mosquito populations – a connection that could have serious public health implications. Mosquitoes, among the world’s...

November 22, 2025

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Post-doc (NRF Grantholder) advert – Marine Biodiversity Observation

Post-doc (NRF Grantholder) advert – Marine Biodiversity Observation We invite applications for two Postdoctoral Research Fellowships to contribute to projects advancing the way demersal fish biodiversity is observed, analysed and applied in management. The over-arching project integrates underwater visual census...

September 3, 2025

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Strengthening Capacity for Deep-Sea Research in the Global South | East London, South Africa

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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