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NRF-SAIAB Hosts Successful First Rotational NCBF Meeting at its Makhanda Facility

In an effort to foster better employee relations, a pivotal meeting with the National Coordinating and Bargaining Forum (NCBF) was held at the South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (NRF-SAIAB) from 31 July to 1 August 2023, with representatives coming...

August 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 contributes to the management of aquatic ecosystems in an age of climate uncertainty – Highlights from the SASAqS Conference

The Southern African Society of Aquatic Scientists (SASAqS) hosted its highly anticipated annual conference from 25 to 29 June 2023. This year’s event, held under the theme ‘Managing Aquatic Ecosystems in an Age of Climate Uncertainty’, brought together researchers, scientists...

July 24, 2023

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SAIAB Seminar: Dr Kerry-Ann van der Walt – “Tiny Titans? Evaluating the resiliency and functional connectivity of Brachyuran early life stages within a southern African urban coastal system in a changing climate.”

Presented by: Dr Kerry-Ann van der Walt (Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, NRF-SAIAB) Tiny Titans? Evaluating the resiliency and functional connectivity of Brachyuran early life stages within a southern African urban coastal system in a changing climate. The recording of this seminar...

July 24, 2023

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Mastering Fish Identification: A Comprehensive Guide for Aspiring Marine Enthusiasts

By Yonela Sithole In September 2022, the South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (NRF-SAIAB), a national facility of the National Research Foundation (NRF), published the highly anticipated five-volume book titled Coastal Fishes of the Western Indian Ocean (CFWIO). This comprehensive...

July 17, 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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MSc and PhD Project Opportunities at NRF-SAIAB

Projects with SAIAB’s Seascape Ecology Research Group Two MSc and one PhD projects are available for zoology and/or ichthyology students. These projects are available from 2024 with full running costs, but students will have to apply to the National Research...

June 5, 2023

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SAIAB Seminar Series – Coming up on 8 June 2023

Using bioindicator organisms to understand chemical pollution in intertidal systems Presented by: Dr Nokubonga Mbandzi (Postdoctoral Research Fellow, SAIAB) Date: Thursday 8 June 2023, 10.30am (Johannesburg) Zoom Registration link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJclfuqgrTksGNx84Je1POoxdgkvcreMY_EC

June 1, 2023

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