Siyamthanda Ndinisa – South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity

Bridging the Gap: Overcoming Challenges in Science Communication and the Way Forward

Opinion Piece from the Science Communication Workshop By Siyamthanda Ndinisa, Lucky Dlamini & Mbali Ngulube What good is scientific knowledge if it remains locked away in journals, understood only by a select few? Science has the potential to shape policies,...

March 25, 2025

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NRF-SAIAB Briefing Note – Building Expert Capacity in South Africa: Reflections from ABEST Practices Course in Stable Isotope Applications.

Prepared by: Nokubonga Mbandzi-Phorego, Lubabalo Mofu, EleonoraPuccinelli & Francesca Porri Understanding aquatic ecosystems is critical for environmental sustainability and societal well-being, especially in developing economies like South Africa, where coastal and freshwater resources support livelihoods, food security, and biodiversity. Healthy...

March 19, 2025

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NRF-SAIAB Empowers University of Fort Hare Honours Students to Communicate Research Effectively

Science communication is a vital skill that bridges the gap between research and society, making complex scientific concepts more accessible and impactful. Recognising this, the NRF-South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (NRF-SAIAB) Communications Team hosted a Science Communication Workshop for...

March 19, 2025

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NRF-SAIAB Seminar Series 2025

Thursday 6 March 2025, 10.30am (SAST) Zoom Registration link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/gOPT_XVMQvmE3vxsYKJhLg Passcode: 547710 by Dr Melissa Beata Martin Honorary Research Associate, NRF-SAIAB Faculty of Science and Marine Environment, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu Beyond Borders: Strengthening Global Networks for Aquatic Biodiversity Conservation Join...

February 28, 2025

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Enterprise and Supplier Development Information Session

The NRF-South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (NRF-SAIAB) invites you to attend the Enterprise and Supplier Development Information Session, which will be held at our offices in Makhanda. This workshop is designed for small business owners, entrepreneurs, service providers, and...

February 24, 2025

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NRF-SAIAB Seminar Series 2025

Thursday 6 February 2025, 10.30am (SAST) Venue: NRF-SAIAB Lecture Room Zoom Registration link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/VbEv_SGOQ5CMbWsJEQCM8w Passcode: 800483 by Vusi Mthombeni– Honorary Research Associate, NRF-SAIABFreshwater Ecologist, Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEDEAT) Evaluating perceptions of co-management on small-scale fisheries...

January 21, 2025

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NRF-SAIAB Annual Student Symposium 2024

THEME: ‘Safe-Guarding Africa’s Aquatic Future’ We are pleased to invite you to this year’s NRF-SAIAB Student Symposium, which will take place on Friday, 29 November 2024, beginning at 08:30 AM at the Amazwi South African Museum of Literature. RSVP: T.Ntokoana@saiab.nrf.ac.za...

November 13, 2024

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NRF-SAIAB Seminar Series presentation by Dr Kerry-Ann van der Walt

Thursday 7 November 2024, 10.30am (SAST) Zoom Registration link: https://zoom.us/j/95770623049?pwd=tDzFGvAg9cTo5gYBNGGrbPxHOdae6b.1 Passcode: 362255 by Kerry-Ann van der Walt PDP Postdoctoral Research Fellow, NRF-SAIAB Investigating recruitment dynamics and retention patterns of fish larvae in nearshore environments along the south-east coastline of South...

November 8, 2024

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8th Southern African Shark and Ray Symposium

15 – 19 September 2025 | Makhanda, Eastern Cape https://sasrs.saiab.ac.za The South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity and the Wildlife Conservation Society are proud to be hosting the 8th instalment of the Southern African Shark and Ray Symposium in Makhanda,...

October 10, 2024

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SAIAB Annual Smith Memorial Lecture – ‘Freshwater Fishes of Southern Africa | A Complete Guide’

SAIAB holds the Lecture in memory of JLB and Margaret Mary Smith to commemorate their legacy of discovery and research in Ichthyology and related fields. This year, we have invited former Director of SAIAB (1998 – 2011), Professor Paul Skelton...

October 10, 2024

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Author: Siyamthanda Ndinisa