Siyamthanda Ndinisa – South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity

NRF-SAIAB Hosts Training Course on “Best Practices in Aquatic Food Web Investigations”

The NRF-SAIAB recently held a training course titled “Best Practices in Aquatic Food Web Investigations: Stable Isotope and Fatty Acid Approaches.” The course was designed to equip participants with critical skills in defining sampling designs for food web studies, deciding...

September 16, 2024

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NRF-SAIAB Seminar Series presentation by Jody Oliver

Thursday 26 September 2024, 10.30am (SAST) Venue: NRF-SAIAB Lecture Room Zoom Registration link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwkdemprD4tE93bpIWY4JCVShNZLplaCxoK Passcode: 185590 By Jody Oliver AGRP Laboratory Technician & PhD Candidate, NRF-SAIAB Beyond the Surface: Using cutting-edge technology for marine exploration South Africa, renowned for its vibrant...

September 13, 2024

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NRF-SAIAB’s Dr. Nompumelelo Baso Among Top 3 Finalists for Prestigious Jennifer Ward Oppenheimer Research Grant

Dr. Nompumelelo Baso, a postdoctoral researcher at the South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (NRF-SAIAB), has made it as one of the top three shortlisted candidates from 630 applicants for the 2024 Jennifer Ward Oppenheimer Research Grant (JWO Research Grant)....

August 29, 2024

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NRF-SAIAB Scientists Play a Crucial Role at the 40th Eskom Expo for Young Scientists in Makhanda

By Siyamthanda Ndinisa & Mbali Ngulube On Saturday, July 27th, Rhodes University’s Great Hall buzzed with youthful energy as it hosted the 40th Regional Science Fair of the Eskom Expo for Young Scientists. This annual event, a beacon of inspiration...

August 16, 2024

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NRF-SAIAB and the United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organization Nurture Fish Taxonomy Talent Across Africa

By Siyamthanda Ndinisa & Mbali Ngulube The South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (NRF-SAIAB) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) partnered to launch a significant scientific research initiative aimed at developing local talent and leadership...

August 14, 2024

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NRF-SAIAB Seminar Series by Hesmarié Botha

Exploring gnathiid isopods, the “mosquitoes” of the marine world. By Hesmarié Botha Research Student, NRF-SAIAB; North-West University, Potchefstroom Date: Thursday 1 August 2024, Time: 10.30am (SAST) Zoom Registration link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYqdumtrz0sG9F9sd9Fu7pyvBrbszbpa1z0 Passcode: 033024 Smaller organisms, such as parasites, have historically been...

July 29, 2024

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NRF-SAIAB Seminar Series presentation by Dr Phumza Ndaleni

Feeding Morphology Traits as Predictors of Food Competition Among Cichlid Species in the Komati River System By Dr Phumza Ndaleni Post-Doctoral Researcher, NRF-SAIAB Date: Thursday 25 July 2024, Time: 10.30am (SAST) Venue: Lecture Room, NRF-SAIAB, Somerset Street, Makhanda Zoom Registration...

July 19, 2024

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NRF-SAIAB Seminar Series presentation by Enya Munting

Understanding the impacts of Marine Protected Areas on the Commercial Linefishing sector in KwaZulu-Natal as a first step towards sustainable MPA governance By: Enya Munting Research Student, NRF-SAIAB The Recording is now available on the NRF-SAIAB YouTube Channel: Marine Protected...

July 3, 2024

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NRF-SAIAB Seminar Series presentation by Dr Taryn Murray

Existing knowledge on estuarine‐marine connectivity of important fishery species in South Africa By: Dr Taryn Murray Instrument Scientist, NRF-SAIAB The Recording is now available on the NRF-SAIAB YouTube Channel: Estuaries play a crucial role in the life histories of numerous...

June 13, 2024

News and Events Vacancies

Call for PhD Candidate

The Coastal and Ocean Sciences Team (COST) at the NRF-South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity in Makhanda is seeking a PhD candidate to join the research team and work on a project investigating the Potential of mussel beds as blue...

May 28, 2024

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Author: Siyamthanda Ndinisa