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NRF-SAIAB Seminar – Dr David Ebert: Searching for lost sharks

Searching for lost sharks The movie ‘Jaws’ brought a lot of attention to sharks, both good and bad. The negative consequences of sharks being overfished, culled from popular beaches or fished for sport have been well documented. It is hard...

October 18, 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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NRF-SAIAB Seminar – Dr Taryn Murray: Benchmarking knowledge-based adaptive management of estuarine fisheries in South Africa for sustainable development

Benchmarking knowledge-based adaptive management of estuarine fisheries in South Africa for sustainable development South Africa’s enchanting coastline, with its sandy shores and rugged cliffs, protects hidden treasures in the form of dynamic estuaries where rivers meet the sea. These estuaries...

October 16, 2023

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Dr Albert Chakona Promoted to Chief Scientist at the NRF-SAIAB: advancing aquatic research in Africa

By Siyamthanda Ndinisa and Andisile Klaas (DSI/HSRC SAIAB Communications Interns) SAIAB’s former student and esteemed Senior Scientist, Dr Albert Chakona, takes the helm as the new Chief Scientist in leading the NRF-SAIAB to promote the already ongoing initiatives to advance...

October 2, 2023

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Calling 2nd & 3rd year and postgraduate (Honours) students to apply for the SAIAB Summer School

The NRF-SAIAB is proud to be running a Summer School again this year. Undergraduate (2nd and 3rd year students) and postgraduate (Honours) students, with a view of continuing to post-graduate levels in the field of Aquatic Biodiversity, are invited to...

September 22, 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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SAIAB Annual Smith Memorial Lecture – ‘Knysna Estuary: Jewel of the Garden Route’

SAIAB holds the Smith Memorial Lecture in memory of J.L.B and Margaret Mary Smith to commemorate their legacy of discovery and research in Ichthyology and related fields. This year, we invited former Chief Scientist Emeritus & Research Associate of SAIAB,...

September 7, 2023

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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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