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NRF-SAIAB JML Programme: Changing the Tides in Ocean Research, through Innovation, Research and Partnerships

– Lucky Dlamini (NRF-SAIAB Communications and Stakeholder Relations Manager) The National Research Foundation (NRF) is celebrating a significant milestone in its history, marking its 25th anniversary since its establishment on April 1, 1999. As a statutory body mandated to promote...

June 13, 2024

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MSc opportunity: Habitat features and nursery function in a proposed rocky shore MPA

An MSc opportunity is available for students with a background in aquatic zoology or botany A no-take MPA along a 2 km stretch of rocky shore is being proposed in Jeffrey’s Bay (Jeffrey’s Bay Marine Rock Reserve) for an initial...

June 3, 2024

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Panel Discussion: Changing the tides in Ocean research, through innovation, research and partnerships

Join the NRF-SAIAB Panel Discussion as the Joint Marine Laboratories Programme (JML) Principal Investigators discuss how four Historically Disadvantage Institutions (HDIs) are transforming the South African ocean research space through the DSI/NRF-SAIAB funded JML Programme. Date: Thursday, 6 June 2024...

May 30, 2024

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Call for PhD Candidate

The Coastal and Ocean Sciences Team (COST) at the NRF-South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity in Makhanda is seeking a PhD candidate to join the research team and work on a project investigating the Potential of mussel beds as blue...

May 28, 2024

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NRF-SAIAB Briefing Note: New insights into ray movement and conservation

Prepared by Dr Chantel Elston Objective – A briefing note aims to provide a concise outcome based synopsis of recent research or expert opinion that may inform decision making and activities by authorities, NGOs and NPOs. The briefing note series...

May 23, 2024

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NRF-SAIAB Briefing Note: SEASCAPES – Importance and Translation into Management

Prepared by Professor Nicola James Objective – A briefing note aims to provide a concise outcome based synopsis of recent research or expert opinion that may inform decision making and activities by authorities, NGOs and NPOs. The briefing note series...

May 23, 2024

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Funding support for MSc/PhD laboratory costs

The South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (SAIAB) and DIPLOMICS have established a node for genomics research and training at SAIAB. The central aim of this research and training initiative is to increase access for South African students to genomics...

April 30, 2024

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Call for MSc Student

Do you have an interest in animal behaviour? Do stingrays interest you? This MSc project (to be registered at Rhodes University) aims to investigate the characteristics and behaviours of blue stingrays at a breeding aggregation site in the Knysna Estuary,...

April 29, 2024

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Unveiling Nature’s Jewel: Exploring the Enigmatic World of the Translucent Goukou Galaxias

By Xiluva Mathebula, Nkululeko Zuma, Albert Chakona The Goukou galaxias (Galaxias sp. nov. ‘goukou’) is a fascinating small, cylindrical freshwater fish that grows up to 70 mm in total length. This unique fish possesses a semi-translucent body that reveals glimpses...

April 17, 2024

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Fish monitoring within the Gouritz Cluster Biosphere Reserve region

Gouritz Ecological Corridors Project, Gouritz Resilient Rivers, Invasion Biology (IAPs) By Nelisiwe Khusi (GCBR, Junior Hydrologist) and Xiluva Mathebula (Groen Sebenza/NRF-SAIAB Freshwater Taxonomy Intern) 1.1 The importance of Fish monitoring within the Gouritz Cluster Biosphere Reserve The Gouritz Cluster Biosphere...

April 15, 2024

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