Siyamthanda Ndinisa – South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity

Strengthening Regional Collaboration for Marine Biodiversity Research

The WIO BRUVs Network Workshop, held at Pwani University in Kilifi, Kenya, from 21 to 24 July 2026, strengthened NRF-SAIAB’s role in advancing collaborative marine biodiversity research across the Western Indian Ocean (WIO). Co-hosted by Pwani University and NRF-SAIAB’s Marine...

August 25, 2026

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NRF Board visits NRF-SAIAB, experiencing aquatic science, innovation and the people behind the work

NRF-SAIAB recently welcomed the NRF Board, Corporate Executives (CORPEX) and senior managers to its Makhanda campus, providing an opportunity for the delegation to experience first-hand the science, innovation, people and infrastructure that underpin the Institute’s contribution to South Africa’s aquatic...

August 24, 2026

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NRF-SAIAB Researcher Showcases Indigenous Knowledge Research on the Global Stage

By Dr Vuyolwethu Mxo NRF-SAIAB PDP Postdoctoral Research Fellow Dr Vuyolwethu Mxo represented NRF-SAIAB at the International Society of Ethnobiology (ISE) Congress 2026, held in Cairns, Queensland, Australia, from 26–29 July under the theme “Indigenous and Local Knowledge Connections: Honouring...

August 24, 2026

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NRF-SAIAB Supports Science Engagement Onboarding for 2026 NRF Awardees

By Lucky Dlamini On 6 August 2026, NRF-SAIAB Communications and Stakeholder Relations Manager, Lucky Dlamini, represented NRF-SAASTA at the University of Fort Hare (UFH), where he delivered a presentation on Science Engagement in the National System of Innovation as part...

August 21, 2026

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Inspiring the Next Generation of Aquatic Scientists

NRF-SAIAB helped bring careers in marine and freshwater science closer to hundreds of Grade 9 learners in Zwelitsha, Eastern Cape, through an engaging Career Expo that introduced young people to the diverse opportunities available within aquatic biodiversity research. The Career...

August 21, 2026

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New Fish Species Named in Honour of Long-Serving NRF-SAIAB Staff Member

A newly described fish species, Valenciennea zaboae (Noxie’s Bluestreak Goby), has been named in honour of NRF-SAIAB staff member Nokuzola “Noxie” Zabo, in recognition of her more than three decades of dedicated service to the Institute. The species was described...

June 23, 2026

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NRF-SAIAB Seminar Series

Date: Thursday 21 May 2026 Time: 10:30am (SAST) Venue: Lecture Room Teams Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/343447198197111?p=3xiccJcyo5zhiCwiJ7 By Dr Josephine Pegg Conservation Scientist, Organisation for Tropical Studies Honorary Research Associate, NRF-SAIAB Lessons from Laos: Industrial Aquaculture and sustainable fisheries? Freshwater aquaculture and inland...

May 14, 2026

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The Coastal and Ocean Sciences Team (COST) inspires future ocean scientists at the NRF-SAIAB

By Cornel-Mari du Preez, Dr Vuyolwethu Mxo, Dr Suzanne Redelighuys & Prof. Francesca Porri On 1 April 2026, NRF-SAIAB’s Coastal and Ocean Sciences Team (COST) welcomed a group of 23 Grade 10–11 learners at its Makhanda office for an engaging...

April 22, 2026

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From Fieldwork to Fellowship

By Dr Taryn Murray There is a group of fishes that dominate estuaries across the globe – the humble mullet. Not only are mullet of high fisheries value, but they also play a crucial role in aquatic estuarine food webs....

April 21, 2026

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Bridging ecology and culture: Dr Vuyolwethu Mxo’s contribution to sustainable futures

By Dr Vuyolwethu Mxo Dr Vuyolwethu Mxo is a member of the Coastal and Ocean Sciences Team (COST) at the South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity, working under the supervision of Francesca Porri, in collaboration with Janine Adams at Nelson...

April 21, 2026

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Author: Siyamthanda Ndinisa