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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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SAIAB students and interns use World Water Day to clean up two Makhanda water sources

Cleaning Kowie River and Fairview Spring for World Water Day By Andisile Klaas (SAIAB Communications Intern) The United Nations first established 22 March as World Water Day in 1993. The day has been celebrated ever since as a day highlighting...

May 1, 2023

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Dedicated cruise deepens offshore research capacity in South Africa – Joint Press Release

Joint press release – SANBI, SAIAB, UCT, and the One Ocean Hub 29 March 2023 – A diverse team of scientists have returned from a month offshore in a groundbreaking expedition that advanced the capacity, technology, and multidisciplinary knowledge for...

May 1, 2023

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Joint Press Release Update: SAIAB supports deep-sea cruise to deepen offshore research capacity in South Africa (3 March)

For release Friday 3 March Joint press release – SANBI, SAIAB, UCT, and the One Ocean Hub 3 March 2023 – History has been made during a research expedition currently underway involving a rich representation of young researchers. This cruise...

March 2, 2023

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Press Release Update: SAIAB supported deep-sea cruise deepens offshore research capacity in South Africa (2 March)

For immediate release Joint press release – SANBI, SAIAB and the One Ocean Hub 2 March 2023 – A team of emerging researchers has been conducting an offshore multi-disciplinary research expedition with the aim of fostering local and regional capacity...

March 2, 2023

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Joint Press Release 14 February: Dedicated cruise deepens offshore research capacity in South Africa (14 February)

Joint press release – SANBI, NRF-SAIAB, UCT and Strathclyde University /One Ocean Hub Dedicated cruise deepens offshore research capacity in South Africa 14 February 2023 – This week, a team of marine scientists will embark on a multi-institutional and multi-disciplinary offshore...

February 27, 2023

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