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...

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...

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...

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...