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The South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity is an internationally recognised centre for the study of aquatic biodiversity.
SAIAB, through the MARIP platform, will be part of the World MPA Day celebration at the East London Museum on 2 August! 🐠 #worldmpaday
2026 Applications Now Open! Are you passionate about the ocean and ready to make waves in your career? Apply for the Master’s in Applied Ocean Sciences (AOS) — the pilot course for the South African Master in Ocean Sciences (SAMOS) programme!
New Short Film Release | Shark Awareness Day In celebration of #SharkAwarenessDay, we’re excited to share a powerful new short film by Ocean Census, filmed at NRF-SAIAB and in Tanzania. Watch the full film on Ocean Census' YouTube channel: youtube.com/watch?v=xYuTXE…
LostSharks | Day 3 Cowley’s Torpedo Ray (Tetronarce cowleyi) was once misidentified — until Dr. Dave Ebert recognized it as a new species during his Ph.D. Named in 2015 after fellow ichthyologist Paul Cowley Ocean Census film launches Today (14 July) midday!
We’ve joined the global Plastic Free July movement! 📷 Let’s reduce, reuse, and rethink our plastic use — small changes lead to a big environmental impact. #PlasticFreeJulySAIAB #ReduceReuseRefuse
#LostSharks | Day 2 The Paddlenose Spookfish (Rhinochimaera africana) was the first species Dr. Dave Ebert ever described — discovered in 1986 off Doring Bay, SA, and named in 1990. It had been misidentified as a more common species until studied closely.
LostSharks | Day 1 In the lead-up to a short film by Ocean Census (out 14 July for #SharkAwarenessDay), we’re spotlighting sharks discovered by Dr. Dave Ebert Meet the Southern Frilled Shark, the 2nd known species in its family, named in 2009 from a specimen found off Namibia
Last night at the #SASAqS2025 gala dinner, two outstanding students were awarded copies of Freshwater Fishes of Southern Africa by Prof Paul Skelton. NRF-SAIAB proudly donated the books in support of student excellence in aquatic science. #SASAqS2025 #AquaticScienceandPractice
That’s a wrap from #SASAqS2025! NRF-SAIAB proudly contributed to a total of 9 sessions, countless conversations, and new ideas. Grateful for the science community pushing for sustainable aquatic futures. Until next year! #sasaqs #AquaticScienceandPractice #AquaticScience
What excites our researchers & students about being part of #SASAqS2025? From discovery to collaboration — hear what drives their passion for aquatic science! #SASAqS2025 #AquaticScienceandPractice #AquaticScience
Day 3 is underway at #SASAqS2025! Today, our team presented work on feeding ecology and functional morphology, non-native species and biodiversity management, and sustainable aquatic resource use through ecological engineering #sasaqs #AquaticScienceandPractice #AquaticScience
