Mbali Ngulube – South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity

GEM-in-a-Box engaged research with high school learners as citizen scientists

By Shulami Ntsoeu, Nozipho Hambaze, Dr Lucienne Human, Dr Nokubonga Mbandzi-Phorego, Prof. Francesca Porri A group of Grade 11 learners from Bethelsdorp, Motherwell and Ndzondelelo High Schools recently spent three days scientifically exploring the Swartkops Estuary, Eastern Cape, taking part...

October 9, 2026

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NRF-SAIAB Honorary Research Associate, Professor Mike Bruton recognised for his contribution to science communication

After decades of sharing science beyond the laboratory and research community, NRF-SAIAB’s Honorary Research Associate and former Director of SAIAB (1982–1994) Professor Mike Bruton has been recognised with the National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF) Science Communicator Award. The award...

October 6, 2026

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Sacred springs of South Africa: pure waters or polluted? We found tiny bits of plastic in the samples we tested

By The Conversation Across South Africa, natural springs are more than sources of freshwater. Some are places of healing, spiritual cleansing and rituals, where communities collect water and maintain longstanding cultural connections with the environment. For example, during cleansing rituals,...

September 18, 2026

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NRF-SAIAB Seminar Series 2026

Wednesday 23 September 2026, 10:30AM (SAST) Teams Registration Link: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/8b4c2ede-5673-4a43-9ce2-4d4b8dd01da1@30878ba0-2f66-4b77-8fde-8dfc1652ff39?source=copyLinkLegacyShareLinkDialog by Prof Alan Whitfield Emeritus Chief Scientist & Honorary Research Associate, NRF-SAIAB World Heritage Site, Lake St Lucia, is about to undergo an ecosystem flip The St Lucia estuarine system,...

September 16, 2026

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Sacred Waters Under Threat: Bringing Indigenous Knowledge and Science Together in Port St Johns

By Siyamthanda Ndinisa Community members, school learners, researchers and other stakeholders gathered at Lily Chalets in Port St Johns on Monday, 31 August, for a workshop exploring the cultural, environmental and scientific importance of sacred freshwater systems and the threats...

September 15, 2026

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Over 750 Visitors Discover the World of Aquatic Science at NRF-SAIAB Open Day

The National Research Foundation’s South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (NRF-SAIAB) welcomed more than 750 visitors to its headquarters in Makhanda on Friday, 24 July 2026, for its National Science Month Open Day, providing learners, members of the public and...

July 29, 2026

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International Shark Awareness Day

Every year, on 14 July, International Shark Awareness Day is celebrated across the globe. This is a day focusing on getting rid of the negative myths, to celebrate these incredibly important marine apex and mesopredators, and to highlight the extinction...

July 28, 2026

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NRF-SAIAB Seminar Series 2026

Tuesday 02 June 2026, 10:30AM (SAST) Teams Registration Link: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/172c63f9-acd0-4ce4-ad27-9de30f5f6748@30878ba0-2f66-4b77-8fde-8dfc1652ff39 by Lars Martin Myhre Project Coordinator and Researcher, Norwegian Research Centre, Norway Effects of Habitat Restoration in an Urbanised Harbour in Bergen, Norway Bergen, Norway’s second largest city and “Marine...

June 3, 2026

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A Season of Excellence: NRF-SAIAB ACEP Phuhlisa Programme Celebrates 2026 Graduations

By Kwanele Zingelwayo (DSI/HSRC Intern) The 2026 graduation season marked a significant milestone for the ACEP Phuhlisa Programme, hosted at the NRF-SAIAB, as students across partner universities celebrated academic achievement, career progression and research excellence. From Masters and PhD graduations...

May 21, 2026

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NRF-SAIAB’s ‘SA BRUVs Network Meeting’ strengthens collaboration for smarter marine monitoring and management

From 5 to 6 March 2026, NRF-SAIAB saw a total of 43 researchers, marine managers, students and collaborators working with Baited Remote Underwater Video systems (BRUVs) coming together for the SA BRUVs Network Meeting, a gathering that was aimed at...

May 8, 2026

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