Here we bring you the latest news and press releases about SAIAB’s aquatic biodiversity research and events such as the SAIAB Seminar Series which are open to the general public.
Eulogy for Dr. Leonard J.V. Compagno
October 4, 2024By Dr. Dave Ebert (NRF-SAIAB Honorary Research Associate) Leonard J.V. Compagno passed away on 25 September 2024. Born in San Francisco, California, on 4 December 1943, he was a true Giant in the field of Shark, Ray, and Ghost Shark...
NRF-SAIAB Hosts Training Course on “Best Practices in Aquatic Food Web Investigations”
September 16, 2024The NRF-SAIAB recently held a training course titled “Best Practices in Aquatic Food Web Investigations: Stable Isotope and Fatty Acid Approaches.” The course was designed to equip participants with critical skills in defining sampling designs for food web studies, deciding...
NRF-SAIAB Seminar Series presentation by Jody Oliver
September 13, 2024Thursday 26 September 2024, 10.30am (SAST) Venue: NRF-SAIAB Lecture Room Zoom Registration link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwkdemprD4tE93bpIWY4JCVShNZLplaCxoK Passcode: 185590 By Jody Oliver AGRP Laboratory Technician & PhD Candidate, NRF-SAIAB Beyond the Surface: Using cutting-edge technology for marine exploration South Africa, renowned for its vibrant...
Exploring the Future of Linefish: Insights from the 6th Southern African Marine Linefish Symposium
September 5, 2024The 6th Southern African Marine Linefish Symposium (6SAMLS), held from 19 to 23 August 2024 at Mpekweni Beach Resort in the Eastern Cape, was a significant gathering that brought together Southern African linefish researchers and students, park managers, compliance officers...
NRF-SAIAB’s Dr. Nompumelelo Baso Among Top 3 Finalists for Prestigious Jennifer Ward Oppenheimer Research Grant
August 29, 2024Dr. Nompumelelo Baso, a postdoctoral researcher at the South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (NRF-SAIAB), has made it as one of the top three shortlisted candidates from 630 applicants for the 2024 Jennifer Ward Oppenheimer Research Grant (JWO Research Grant)....
William Smith: The science educator who was larger than life
August 24, 2024William Smith eulogy by Mike Bruton (23.08.24) The famous science educator, William Macdonald Smith, widely known as ‘South Africa’s favourite teacher, died in Perth, Australia, on Wednesday, 21st August 2024 after a short battle with cancer. Wiiliam was born to...
NRF-SAIAB Seminar Series by Dr. Eleonora Puccinelli
August 19, 2024Food Web Interactions in Marine Ecosystems: From Urban to Offshore Environments by Eleonora Puccinelli Principal Investigator, Department of Coastal Systems (COS),Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ) Date: Thursday 29 August 2024, Time: 10:30 AM (SAST) Venue: NRF-SAIAB Lecture Room...
NRF-SAIAB Hosts Annual Advisory Panel Committee Meeting
August 19, 2024On 31 July 2024, the NRF-SAIAB leadership convened its annual Advisory Panel Committee meeting. The meeting brought together a diverse group of experts to provide strategic guidance and advice to the institution as it navigates the challenges and opportunities within...
NRF-SAIAB Scientists Play a Crucial Role at the 40th Eskom Expo for Young Scientists in Makhanda
August 16, 2024By Siyamthanda Ndinisa & Mbali Ngulube On Saturday, July 27th, Rhodes University’s Great Hall buzzed with youthful energy as it hosted the 40th Regional Science Fair of the Eskom Expo for Young Scientists. This annual event, a beacon of inspiration...