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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

Featured Research News and Events

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

Featured Research News and Events

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

Closed Bids

Bid Number: NRF/SAIAB/61/2023-24

Closing date: Tuesday, 05 April 2024 Closing time: 11:00 Description: Supply, development and maintenance of specialised underwater coastal and deep-water research electronic equipment and ancillary products for a period of (5) five years. BIDS Received:1 Tender Opening Data Company Name:...

April 8, 2024

Bids Awarded

AWARD OF TENDER

Bid Description: SUPPLY AND SERVICE BENTHIC MULTIPLE CORER SYSTEMS AND ACCESSORIES FOR SAMPLING SEAFLOOR SEDIMENTS FOR A FIVE YEAR PERIOD TO SUPPORT THE NATIONAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION’S RESEARCH ACTIVITIES THROUGH SAPRI. Bid Number: NRF/SAIAB/57/2023-24 Closing Date: 11 March 2024 Closing Time: 11.00...

April 3, 2024

News and Events

Celebrating Professor Francesca Porri as Our NRF-SAIAB Recycling Hero on Global Recycling Day

By Siyanda Mzini (DSI-HSRC/NRF-SAIAB Intern) As the world celebrates Global Recycling Day on the 18th of March 2024, under the theme ‘Recycling Heroes’, we focus our attention to NRF-SAIAB Senior Scientist and Environmental Ambassador, Professor Francesca Porri, whose commitment and...

March 18, 2024

News and Events

International Day of Action for Rivers: Protect the Kowie River

-By Xiluva Mathebula (Groen Sebenza/NRF-SAIAB Research Intern) Importance of the Kowie River The Kowie River is situated in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa, flowing from Grahamstown to its outlet in the Indian Ocean at Port Alfred. The Kowie...

March 14, 2024

Closed Bids

BIDS RECEIVED

Bid Number: NRF/SAIAB/57/2023-24 Closing date: Tuesday, 11 March 2024 Closing time: 11:00 Description: APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO SUPPLY AND SERVICE BENTHIC MULTIPLE CORER SYSTEMS AND ACCESSORIES FOR SAMPLING SEAFLOOR SEDIMENTS FOR A FIVE PERIOD TO SUPPORT THE NATIONAL...

March 13, 2024

News and Events

NRF-SAIAB’s donation of the five-volume Coastal Fishes Book advances marine research in the Western Indian Ocean region

– Lucky Dlamini (NRF-SAIAB Communications and Stakeholder Relations Manager) Published in September 2022, the five-volume Coastal Fishes of the Western Indian Ocean (CFWIO) publication is a monumental achievement by the NRF- South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (NRF-SAIAB). It serves...

February 28, 2024

News and Events

Best of both worlds: science meets traditional African indigenous wisdom in finding sustainable nature-based solutions for urbanised coasts

By Jabulani Ndaba and Nobuhle Mpanza (NRF-SAIAB PhD Research Students) For years, African indigenous knowledge has often been marginalised in community-scientific based research, leading to the enforcement of policies and practices onto local communities without initial consultations and involvement in...

February 22, 2024

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