NRF-SAIAB – South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity

NRF-SAIAB’s SCM Team Hosts a Development Workshop to Empower Makhanda and Eastern Cape Province SMMEs

By: Angela Buthelezi (NRF-SAIAB SCM Manager) NRF-SAIAB hosted its first Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) workshop on June 27, 2024, for Makhanda and Eastern Cape Province SMMEs. The workshop was conducted by the NRF-SAIAB SCM team, Ms Angela Buthelezi (SCM...

July 19, 2024

News and Events

A Journey Beyond the Horizon: Olly’s Life-Changing Voyage experience on SA Agulhas II

By: Olwethu “Olly” Maqalekana (NRF-SAIAB/ SANBI Groen Sebenza Intern) It was an afternoon after a long day of fieldwork at St. Francis with my team, when I checked my emails before preparing to nap. Catching my attention at first sight...

July 18, 2024

Featured Research News and Events

NRF-SAIAB, FAO Host Important Fish Taxonomy Research Workshop

ATTENTION: NEWS EDITORS, REPORTERS AND PRODUCERS For immediate release12 July 2024 The South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (NRF-SAIAB) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) have joined forces for a scientific research initiative aimed at...

July 16, 2024

News and Events

NRF-SAIAB JML Programme: Changing the Tides in Ocean Research, through Innovation, Research and Partnerships

– Lucky Dlamini (NRF-SAIAB Communications and Stakeholder Relations Manager) The National Research Foundation (NRF) is celebrating a significant milestone in its history, marking its 25th anniversary since its establishment on April 1, 1999. As a statutory body mandated to promote...

June 13, 2024

News and Events

MSc opportunity: Habitat features and nursery function in a proposed rocky shore MPA

An MSc opportunity is available for students with a background in aquatic zoology or botany A no-take MPA along a 2 km stretch of rocky shore is being proposed in Jeffrey’s Bay (Jeffrey’s Bay Marine Rock Reserve) for an initial...

June 3, 2024

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Panel Discussion: Changing the tides in Ocean research, through innovation, research and partnerships

Join the NRF-SAIAB Panel Discussion as the Joint Marine Laboratories Programme (JML) Principal Investigators discuss how four Historically Disadvantage Institutions (HDIs) are transforming the South African ocean research space through the DSI/NRF-SAIAB funded JML Programme. Date: Thursday, 6 June 2024...

May 30, 2024

Featured Research News and Events

NRF-SAIAB Briefing Note: New insights into ray movement and conservation

Prepared by Dr Chantel Elston 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...

May 23, 2024

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NRF-SAIAB Briefing Note: SEASCAPES – Importance and Translation into Management

Prepared by Professor Nicola James 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...

May 23, 2024

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Unveiling Nature’s Jewel: Exploring the Enigmatic World of the Translucent Goukou Galaxias

By Xiluva Mathebula, Nkululeko Zuma, Albert Chakona The Goukou galaxias (Galaxias sp. nov. ‘goukou’) is a fascinating small, cylindrical freshwater fish that grows up to 70 mm in total length. This unique fish possesses a semi-translucent body that reveals glimpses...

April 17, 2024

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Fish monitoring within the Gouritz Cluster Biosphere Reserve region

Gouritz Ecological Corridors Project, Gouritz Resilient Rivers, Invasion Biology (IAPs) By Nelisiwe Khusi (GCBR, Junior Hydrologist) and Xiluva Mathebula (Groen Sebenza/NRF-SAIAB Freshwater Taxonomy Intern) 1.1 The importance of Fish monitoring within the Gouritz Cluster Biosphere Reserve The Gouritz Cluster Biosphere...

April 15, 2024

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