Author: NRF-SAIAB
Discover. Learn. Inspire. Join NRF-SAIAB for Our 2026 Open Day
Have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes at the National Research Foundation’s South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (NRF-SAIAB)? As part of National Science Month 2026, NRF-SAIAB is opening its doors to the public for an exciting Open...
NRF-SAIAB Showcases Indigenous Knowledge-Driven Marine Innovation at National IKS Summit
By: Lucky Dlamini The NRF-South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (NRF-SAIAB) recently participated in the inaugural Indigenous Knowledge (IK)-Based Technology Innovation Investment Summit, held from 2-4 June 2026 at the Birchwood Hotel in Boksburg, where it showcased the innovative IMIsEE...
PhD Opportunity | Freshwater Ecology & Biological Control | Southern Africa
NRF-SAIAB is seeking a motivated and suitably qualified PhD candidate to immediately join the JWO-funded AQUA-STR (Aquatic Systems under Transformation and Resilience) project, based at the NRF – South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (Johannesburg), and in association with the...
Building the Next Generation of Shark Taxonomists at NRF-SAIAB
By: Dr Yonela Sithole (NRF-SAIAB PDP Postdoctoral Research Fellow) At a time when taxonomy is becoming an increasingly scarce skill, the transfer of taxonomic knowledge to the next generation has become increasingly important. Many experienced taxonomists are approaching retirement age,...
Postdoctoral research fellowship: Spatial mapping of intertidal mussel beds along the South African coast
The Coastal and Ocean Sciences Team (COST), at the National Research Foundation-South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (NRF-SAIAB), invites applications for a postdoctoral position focused on mapping South African intertidal mussel beds using integrated field surveys, drone/aerial photogrammetry, satellite remote...
Two MSc Study Opportunities at NRF-SAIAB
The Freshwater Field Unit (Thlapi: Fish Systematics & Taxonomy research group) at the NRF-South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (NRF-SAIAB) in Makhanda is looking for two MSc students to join the research group in 2027. The research group focuses on...
Strengthening regional marine science collaboration: Building Africa’s first coordinated reef fish monitoring network
By: Dr Kaylee Smit (RIPP Postdoctoral Researcher Fellow, NRF-SAIAB) South Africa continues to strengthen its role as a hub for marine science capacity development across the Western Indian Ocean (WIO). From 27 to 29 April 2026, the NRF-South African Institute...
NRF-SAIAB Briefing Note: Conservation of the Orange Fringed River Bream in South Africa and Eswatini and broader implications for freshwater fish conservation
Prepared by: Roger Bills, Andre Hoffman and Veer BillsSEPTEMBER 2025 Purpose – This brief aims to highlight the status, threats and conservation options for the Orange Fringed River Bream (Chetia brevis). The Orange Fringed River Bream (Chetia brevis) is a...
NRF-SAIAB Briefing Note: St Lucia Estuarine Lake in the Process of Becoming a Freshwater Ecosystem
Prepared by Alan Whitfield Co-authors: Ricky Taylor, Janine Adams & Caroline Fox October 2025 In this briefing note, which is based on a recently submitted paper (Taylor et al. in review) we identify the key role that St Lucia plays...