Articles – South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity

Inspiring Tomorrow’s Conservationists: Port Alfred High School Learners Explore Aquatic Biodiversity Conservation

In the quest of making scientific knowledge accessible to the public and to encourage sustainable environmental practices, the Coastal and Ocean Sciences Team (COST) from the South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (NRF-SAIAB), in collaboration with the Royal Alfred Marina,...

September 8, 2023

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NRF-SAIAB launches pop-up ‘street’ exhibition in celebration of National Science Week

The NRF-SAIAB (South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity), in collaboration with Rhodes University’s Department of Ichthyology and Fisheries Science (DIFS), hosted a pop-up science exhibition for Makhanda residents outside the institution in Somerset Street on Friday, 04 August 2023. The...

August 8, 2023

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NRF-SAIAB hosts Makhanda High School learners for a Science Internship Programme

The NRF-SAIAB (South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity) recently welcomed enthusiastic learners from various Makhanda high schools as part of the Science Internship Programme. Running for more than 10 years, the programme was initiated by SAIAB’s Prof Francesca Porri and...

July 14, 2023

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SAIAB Seminar: Dr Taryn Murray – Do Marine Protected Areas really protect mobile aquatic species?

Dr Taryn Murray (Instrument Scientist, NRF-SAIAB), will present: Do Marine Protected Areas really protect mobile aquatic species? Thursday 13 July 2023, 10.30am Zoom registration link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUtcOygrzssGt1_W96Z7PffBUaiWSo-6wIR#/registration See attached poster for more details.

July 7, 2023

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From Seascapes to Sacred Traditions: MzanSea Film Shines Light on South Africa’s Deep Ocean Connections.

Joint press release – SANBI, SAHRA, NRF-SAIAB 8 June 2023 – This World Oceans Day we dive into South Africa’s coastal and marine heritage, through a film that recognises and surfaces the tangible and intangible connections of our people to...

June 8, 2023

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Nursery role of red algae dominated reef in temperate Algoa Bay

By: Nicola James, Lucienne Human and Gavin Rishworth, SAIAB, SAEON Elwandle Node and Nelson Mandela University One of the most critical ecosystem functions provided by shallow coastal habitats is as nurseries for the juveniles of marine fish, many of which...

May 26, 2023

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A REFRESHing journey to update knowledge on aquatic parasite species in South Africa

Authors: Marliese Truter, Anja Erasmus, Kerry Malherbe, Nico J SmitWater Research Group (WRG) Aquatic biodiversity of South Africa Did you know that South Africa is a megadiverse country that hosts a range of exceptionally diverse and endemic organisms? Despite having...

May 1, 2023

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SAIAB researchers contribute to new series of Open Access journals by Cambridge University Press to address global challenges

Cambridge University Press (CUP) has announced a new series of Open Access journals that will address “global challenges by bringing together researchers across national and subject boundaries”. Cambridge Prisms: Coastal Futures https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/cambridge-prisms-coastal-futures/information/about-this-journal is one three new open access journals launched...

May 1, 2023

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Molecular biology training brings researchers from across the country together

SAIAB’s Yonela Sithole (middle) assisting UniZulu PhD Students, Sazi Nzama (left) and Lungelo Nsibande). By Andisile Klaas, (SAIAB Communications Intern) The South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (SAIAB), in collaboration with DIPLOMICS, hosted a training workshop aimed at upskilling researchers...

May 1, 2023

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Women science graduates celebrate Master’s and PhD degrees

Women in science shine at the Rhodes University 2023 graduation during International Women’s Month MSc graduate Annah Mthombeni after her graduation ceremony on 29 March 2023. Photo: Andisile Klaas. By Andisile Klaas (SAIAB Communications Intern) March is widely known as...

May 1, 2023

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