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Over 750 Visitors Discover the World of Aquatic Science at NRF-SAIAB Open Day

The National Research Foundation’s South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (NRF-SAIAB) welcomed more than 750 visitors to its headquarters in Makhanda on Friday, 24 July 2026, for its National Science Month Open Day, providing learners, members of the public and...

July 29, 2026

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International Shark Awareness Day

Every year, on 14 July, International Shark Awareness Day is celebrated across the globe. This is a day focusing on getting rid of the negative myths, to celebrate these incredibly important marine apex and mesopredators, and to highlight the extinction...

July 28, 2026

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Discover. Learn. Inspire. Join NRF-SAIAB for Our 2026 Open Day

Have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes at the National Research Foundation’s South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (NRF-SAIAB)? As part of National Science Month 2026, NRF-SAIAB is opening its doors to the public for an exciting Open...

July 10, 2026

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New Fish Species Named in Honour of Long-Serving NRF-SAIAB Staff Member

A newly described fish species, Valenciennea zaboae (Noxie’s Bluestreak Goby), has been named in honour of NRF-SAIAB staff member Nokuzola “Noxie” Zabo, in recognition of her more than three decades of dedicated service to the Institute. The species was described...

June 23, 2026

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NRF-SAIAB Showcases Indigenous Knowledge-Driven Marine Innovation at National IKS Summit

By: Lucky Dlamini The NRF-South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (NRF-SAIAB) recently participated in the inaugural Indigenous Knowledge (IK)-Based Technology Innovation Investment Summit, held from 2-4 June 2026 at the Birchwood Hotel in Boksburg, where it showcased the innovative IMIsEE...

June 11, 2026

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NRF-SAIAB Seminar Series 2026

Tuesday 02 June 2026, 10:30AM (SAST) Teams Registration Link: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/172c63f9-acd0-4ce4-ad27-9de30f5f6748@30878ba0-2f66-4b77-8fde-8dfc1652ff39 by Lars Martin Myhre Project Coordinator and Researcher, Norwegian Research Centre, Norway Effects of Habitat Restoration in an Urbanised Harbour in Bergen, Norway Bergen, Norway’s second largest city and “Marine...

June 3, 2026

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PhD Opportunity | Freshwater Ecology & Biological Control | Southern Africa

NRF-SAIAB is seeking a motivated and suitably qualified PhD candidate to immediately join the JWO-funded AQUA-STR (Aquatic Systems under Transformation and Resilience) project, based at the NRF – South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (Johannesburg), and in association with the...

May 25, 2026

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A Season of Excellence: NRF-SAIAB ACEP Phuhlisa Programme Celebrates 2026 Graduations

By Kwanele Zingelwayo (DSI/HSRC Intern) The 2026 graduation season marked a significant milestone for the ACEP Phuhlisa Programme, hosted at the NRF-SAIAB, as students across partner universities celebrated academic achievement, career progression and research excellence. From Masters and PhD graduations...

May 21, 2026

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Building the Next Generation of Shark Taxonomists at NRF-SAIAB

By: Dr Yonela Sithole (NRF-SAIAB PDP Postdoctoral Research Fellow) At a time when taxonomy is becoming an increasingly scarce skill, the transfer of taxonomic knowledge to the next generation has become increasingly important. Many experienced taxonomists are approaching retirement age,...

May 20, 2026

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Postdoctoral research fellowship: Spatial mapping of intertidal mussel beds along the South African coast

The Coastal and Ocean Sciences Team (COST), at the National Research Foundation-South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (NRF-SAIAB), invites applications for a postdoctoral position focused on mapping South African intertidal mussel beds using integrated field surveys, drone/aerial photogrammetry, satellite remote...

May 15, 2026

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