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Highlighting the Implications of Plastic Pollution Through Art in Celebration of National Marine Month at NRF-SAIAB

By Siyamthanda Ndinisa & Andisile Klaas (DSI/HSRC Communications Interns) As National Marine Week kicked off in October, the NRF-South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (SAIAB) took a unique and creative approach to raise awareness about the marine and coastal environment....

October 23, 2023

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Success for NRF-SAIAB at Rhodes University Graduation

A momentous occasion unfolded on October 13, 2023, as the National Research Foundation – South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (NRF-SAIAB) proudly witnessed the graduation of its dedicated staff, SAIAB-supervised students, and interns from Rhodes University. The day marked a...

October 19, 2023

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NRF-SAIAB Fosters Global Collaborations: Mozambican researcher gains crucial insights for biodiversity preservation through using the SAIAB National Fish Collections

The NRF-South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (SAIAB) is proud to welcome Arcénia Chivale, a distinguished zoology technician and curator from Gorongosa National Park in Inhambane, Mozambique. Arcénia’s visit to SAIAB exemplifies the Institute’s role as a thriving hub for...

October 18, 2023

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SAIAB students shine with triple award at the PAFFA conference in Republic of Congo (Brazzaville)

The NRF-South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (NRF-SAIAB) made an indelible mark at the 7th International Conference of the Pan African Fish and Fisheries Association (PAFFA) in the Republic of Congo (Brazzaville), held from 18 – 22 September 2023. Seven...

October 16, 2023

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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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