By Yonela Sithole (NRF-SAIAB PDP Postdoctoral Fellow) The Indo-Pacific Fish Conference (IPFC: https://www.ipfc11-asfb.ac.nz/) stands as a beacon for the global ichthyology community, bringing together marine, estuarine, and freshwater fish enthusiasts every four years. The recently concluded 2023 conference, co-hosted with...

The NRF-SAIAB, through the African Coelacanth Ecosystem (ACEP) Phuhlisa Programme has been supporting marine science at four historically disadvantaged Higher Education Institutions (HDIs), i.e. the University of Fort Hare, Walter Sisulu University, University of the Western Cape and the University...

Date: Friday 24 November 2023 Time: 08:30 – 16:30 Physical Venue: Amazwi South African Museum of Literature Online Attendance: Zoom registration link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIucOiqrTMiHd39TR3iTzekob9eOp7zOt5h  “Planet Water: tides are changing” Inspired by the theme for World Oceans Day 2023 – The SAIAB...

Searching for lost sharks The movie ‘Jaws’  brought a lot of attention to sharks, both good and bad. The negative consequences of sharks being overfished, culled from popular beaches or fished for sport have been well documented. It is hard...

By Siyamthanda Ndinisa and Andisile Klaas (DSI/HSRC SAIAB Communications Interns) SAIAB’s former student and esteemed Senior Scientist, Dr Albert Chakona, takes the helm as the new Chief Scientist in leading the NRF-SAIAB to promote the already ongoing initiatives to advance...