Author: Siyamthanda Ndinisa
NRF-SAIAB Wins 2nd Place for Best Stand at Working World Exhibition 2026
The NRF-South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (NRF-SAIAB) has been awarded 2nd Place for Best Stand out of approximately 70 institutions at the 2026 Working World Exhibition (WWE), held from 17–19 February 2026 at the Tramways Building in Gqeberha. The...
NRF-SAIAB Briefing Note: Developing nd Applying Indicators to Support Marine Ecosystem Assessments
Prepared by: Kaylee P. Smit, Anthony T.F. Bernard & Kerry J. Sink Objective – This technical brief provides an outcome-based synthesis of current research on ecological indicators for assessing the condition of marine ecosystems. It draws primarily from the review...
NRF-SAIAB Briefing Note: Shark and Ray Conservation in Southern Africa
Prepared by: Rhett Bennett & Taryn Murray Objective – A briefing note aims to provide a concise outcome based synopsis of recent research or expert opinion that may inform decision making and activities by authorities, NGOs and NPOs. The briefing...
NRF-SAIAB Briefing Note: Microplastics in Aquatic Ecosystems, Implications for Ecosystem Services and Long-Term Solutions
Prepared by: Anusha Rajkaran Objective – A briefing note aims to provide a concise outcome based synopsis of recent research or expert opinion that may inform decision making and activities by authorities, NGOs and NPOs. The briefing note series complements...
Strengthening coastal resilience through science: NRF-SAIAB’s contribution to nature-based solutions at the ICM Lekgotla 2025
Short Report: ICM Lekgotla 2025 – Day 2 Panel on Nature-Based Solutions By Professor Francesca Porri The Integrated Coastal Management Lekgotla 2025, hosted by the DFFE, took place at the East London IDZ from 24-26 November 2025, centred around the...
NRF-SAIAB to Host Second EAF-Nansen Programme Post-Survey Workshop on Taxonomy Research
Following the success of the first Post-Survey Workshop on Taxonomy Research in 2024, the EAF-Nansen Programme of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and Norway will once again partner with the NRF-South African Institute for Aquatic...
NRF-SAIAB Seminar Series 2025
Thursday 21 August 2025, 10.30am (SAST) Zoom Registration link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/MzAlJA8qRWS-cR1AaBtjbw Passcode: 035119 by Hesmarié Botha Research Student, NRF-SAIAB From the last meal to first breath: Developmental insights into the temporary parasitic isopod, Gnathia pantherina Smit & Basson, 2002. Gnathiid isopods...
NRF-SAIAB Seminar Series 2025
Thursday 10 July 2025, 10.30am (SAST) Venue: Lecture Room Zoom Registration link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/J848ycefRfi9bU1aCsV1_A Passcode: 689339 by Dr Phumza Malibongwe Ndaleni (Postdoctoral Researcher, NRF-SAIAB) Role of morphology in structuring the feeding niches of dominant fish species inhabiting the Glen Alpine Dam, Limpopo...
From Behind the Shelves to Being Honoured in Species Discovery: Vuyani Hanisi, NRF-SAIAB Collections Assistant
After 17 years of dedicated service to the National Fish Collection, Vuyani Hanisi, Collections Assistant at the NRF-South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (NRF-SAIAB), has received an extraordinary honour: a newly discovered fish species has been named after him —...