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South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity
South Africa
Registrace 25. 11. 2019
Situated in Makhanda (Grahamstown) in the Eastern Cape, the South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (SAIAB) is an internationally recognised centre for the study of aquatic biodiversity.
As a National Facility of the National Research Foundation (NRF) SAIAB serves as a major scientific resource for knowledge and understanding the biodiversity and functioning of globally significant aquatic ecosystems. With both marine and freshwater biogeographical boundaries, southern Africa is ideally placed to monitor and document climate change. SAIAB’s scientific leadership and expertise in freshwater aquatic biodiversity is vital to the national interest when dealing with issues arising from exponentially increasing pressures of human population growth and development.
As a National Facility of the National Research Foundation (NRF) SAIAB serves as a major scientific resource for knowledge and understanding the biodiversity and functioning of globally significant aquatic ecosystems. With both marine and freshwater biogeographical boundaries, southern Africa is ideally placed to monitor and document climate change. SAIAB’s scientific leadership and expertise in freshwater aquatic biodiversity is vital to the national interest when dealing with issues arising from exponentially increasing pressures of human population growth and development.
SAIAB Seminar Series 2024: Hesmarie Botha
Exploring gnathiid isopods, the "mosquitoes" of the marine world
Presented by: Hesmarie Botha
Research Student, NRF-SAIAB;
North-West University, Potchefstroom
Smaller organisms, such as parasites, have historically been overshadowed by the study of larger ones, such as mammals. However, in recent decades, the study of parasites has gained momentum, and we are gradually beginning to understand their role in the greater natural system. Gnathiids are marine fish parasites that, like mosquitoes, feed on the blood and other fluids of their hosts. They display a range of features that have led to confusion in past species descriptions, necessitating the re-description of some species, especially those from South Africa, where almost half of the known species were described around 100 years ago.
Additionally, this study aims to obtain new gnathiid samples and potentially discover new species, contributing to our known biodiversity. Furthermore, based on pre-existing and newly collected information, this project will seek to establish links between all gnathiids from the Temperate Southern Africa marine biogeographic realm. The presenter provides insights into the methodologies used for sample collection, highlights the potential discoveries of new species, offering a deeper understanding of gnathiid biodiversity and its implications for marine ecosystems.
Seminar Series 08 August, 2024 10:30 AM
Presented by: Hesmarie Botha
Research Student, NRF-SAIAB;
North-West University, Potchefstroom
Smaller organisms, such as parasites, have historically been overshadowed by the study of larger ones, such as mammals. However, in recent decades, the study of parasites has gained momentum, and we are gradually beginning to understand their role in the greater natural system. Gnathiids are marine fish parasites that, like mosquitoes, feed on the blood and other fluids of their hosts. They display a range of features that have led to confusion in past species descriptions, necessitating the re-description of some species, especially those from South Africa, where almost half of the known species were described around 100 years ago.
Additionally, this study aims to obtain new gnathiid samples and potentially discover new species, contributing to our known biodiversity. Furthermore, based on pre-existing and newly collected information, this project will seek to establish links between all gnathiids from the Temperate Southern Africa marine biogeographic realm. The presenter provides insights into the methodologies used for sample collection, highlights the potential discoveries of new species, offering a deeper understanding of gnathiid biodiversity and its implications for marine ecosystems.
Seminar Series 08 August, 2024 10:30 AM
zhlédnutí: 16
Video
SAIAB Seminar Series 2024: Dr. Phumza Ndaleni
zhlédnutí 23Před 19 hodinami
Feeding Morphology Traits as Predictors of Food Competition Among Cichlid Species in the Komati River System Presented by: Dr. Phumza Ndaleni Post Doctoral Researcher, NRF-SAIAB This presentation explores the diet and feeding morphology of three closely related fish species in the Komati River: Mozambique tilapia (vulnerable), redbreast tilapia (least concern), and orange-fringed largemouth (en...
SAIAB Seminar Series 2024: Enya Munting
zhlédnutí 60Před 21 dnem
Understanding the impacts of Marine Protected Areas on the Commercial Linefishing sector in KwaZulu-Natal as a first step towards sustainable MPA governance Presented by: Enya Munting Research Student, NRF-SAIAB Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in South Africa are typically gazetted with stated objectives. Recovery of linefish resources and fisheries sustainability is one objective shared by all K...
International Day For Biodiversity - 22 May 2024
zhlédnutí 71Před měsícem
On 22 May 2024 we celebrated International Day for Biodiversity with the theme "Be Part of the Plan". As part of this celebration, the NRF-SAIAB Freshwater team hosted a seminar talk and photography exhibition. NRF-SAIAB's Collection Officer Nonkoliso Mgibantaka presented a talk on the topic "The Growth and Diversity of NRF-SAIAB Collections", and Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, Dr. Martinus Sch...
SAIAB Seminar Series 2024: Dr. Taryn Murray
zhlédnutí 53Před měsícem
Existing knowledge on estuarine‐marine connectivity of important fishery species in South Africa Presented by: Dr Taryn Murray Instrument Scientist, NRF-SAIAB Estuaries play a crucial role in the life histories of numerous coastal fishes around the world as they provide abundant food resources, multiple habitats for shelter, and protection from marine predators. However, these systems are faced...
Panel Discussion: Changing the Tides in Ocean Research, through Innovation, Research & Partnerships
zhlédnutí 90Před měsícem
NRF-SAIAB Panel Discussion: Changing the Tides in Ocean Research, through Innovation, Research and Partnerships The National Research Foundation (NRF) is celebrating a major milestone in its history as it commemorates its 25th anniversary since its establishment on 1 April 1999 as a statutory body, mandated to promote and support research in South Africa. To reflect on its contribution to the s...
SAIAB Seminar Series 2024: Dr. Jessica Glass
zhlédnutí 77Před 2 měsíci
Integrating Genomic Patterns and Ecological Processes to Understand Evolution in the Oceans Presented by: Jessica Glass Assistant Professor, College of Fisheries & Ocean Sciences, University of Alaska Fairbanks; Honorary Research Associate, NRF-SAIAB The field of genomics has revolutionized evolutionary biology and our ability to detect linkages between genes, behavior and the environment. Usin...
SAIAB Seminar Series 2024: Seshnee Reddy
zhlédnutí 44Před 3 měsíci
Global Biobanking Insights: Lessons and Perceptions from an International Conference and Collections Presented by Seshnee Reddy Biobank Coordinator, NRF-SAIAB This talk reflects on the lessons and perceptions gained from attending the ISBER 2024 Annual Meeting and Exhibits and touring a Collections and Biobank facility, while highlighting significant learnings and concepts that can potentially ...
SAIAB Seminar Series 2024: Prof. Mags Blackie
zhlédnutí 93Před 3 měsíci
OBJECTIVITY IN SCIENCE Presented by Prof. Mags Blackie (PhD in Chemistry and PhD in Education, Associate Professor, Rhodes University) In this talk, Professor Blackie explores the nature of objectivity in science. In the physical sciences, the individual researcher’s particularity is often negated. The reproducibility of experiments relies on a mechanism that is independent of the individual, b...
SAIAB Seminar Series 2024: Dr. Issah Seidu
zhlédnutí 34Před 3 měsíci
Exploratory Study and Conservation of Elasmobranchs in Ghana. Presented by Dr. Issah Seidu Kwame Nkruma University of Science and Technology, Ghana Despite the fact that elasmobranchs (sharks and rays) are now targeted in artisanal fisheries in the wake of continuous declines of other fishes in Ghana, data on any aspects of these fisheries are poor. We relied on local knowledge of fishers in fi...
SAIAB Seminar Series 2024: Dr. Matthew E. Gruwell
zhlédnutí 225Před 4 měsíci
Investigating eDNA Solutions from the North American Great Lakes to Mpumalanga, South Africa. Presented by Dr. Matthew E. Gruwell (Associate Professor of Genetics and Evolutionary Biology, Penn State Behrend) Reliable, timely and economical target organism detection in freshwater systems is urgently needed to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS) and track species of importance i...
SAIAB Seminar Series 2024: Prof Julie Coetzee
zhlédnutí 243Před 5 měsíci
Aquatic invasive species research - where we’ve been, and where we’re going Presented by Prof Julie Coetzee (DSI/NRF-SAIAB Research Chair in Biological Control and Freshwater Alien Invasive Species Management, NRF-SAIAB; Deputy Director: Centre for Biological Control, Rhodes University) Globally, the freshwater economy is under threat as a burgeoning human population puts an increasing demand o...
Summer School 2023
zhlédnutí 35Před 5 měsíci
The annual Summer School program of the South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (NRF-SAIAB) took place from December 5 to 8, 2023. This initiative by NRF-SAIAB seeks to connect theoretical and hands-on learning experiences for students aspiring to pursue further studies in the field of Aquatic Science.
SAIAB Student Symposium 2023 - Afternoon session
zhlédnutí 56Před 8 měsíci
SAIAB Student Symposium 2023 - Afternoon session
SAIAB Student Symposium 2023 - Morning session 2
zhlédnutí 29Před 8 měsíci
SAIAB Student Symposium 2023 - Morning session 2
SAIAB Student Symposium 2023 - Morning session 1
zhlédnutí 75Před 8 měsíci
SAIAB Student Symposium 2023 - Morning session 1
SAIAB Seminar Series 2023: Dr Dave Ebert
zhlédnutí 42Před 9 měsíci
SAIAB Seminar Series 2023: Dr Dave Ebert
SAIAB Seminar Series (October 2023 presentation): Dr Taryn Murray
zhlédnutí 59Před 9 měsíci
SAIAB Seminar Series (October 2023 presentation): Dr Taryn Murray
Annual Smith Memorial Lecture - 'Knysna Estuary: Jewel of the Garden Route’ - 2023 Lecture
zhlédnutí 88Před 10 měsíci
Annual Smith Memorial Lecture - 'Knysna Estuary: Jewel of the Garden Route’ - 2023 Lecture
SAIAB Seminar Series 2023: Dr Kerry-Ann van der Walt
zhlédnutí 148Před rokem
SAIAB Seminar Series 2023: Dr Kerry-Ann van der Walt
National Science Week: Introduction to Aquaponics
zhlédnutí 48Před rokem
National Science Week: Introduction to Aquaponics
SAIAB Seminar Series 2023: Dr Taryn Murray
zhlédnutí 144Před rokem
SAIAB Seminar Series 2023: Dr Taryn Murray
NRF-SAIAB celebrates Youth Day: Nobuhle Mpanza
zhlédnutí 139Před rokem
NRF-SAIAB celebrates Youth Day: Nobuhle Mpanza
NRF-SAIAB celebrates Youth Day: Xiluva Mathebula
zhlédnutí 90Před rokem
NRF-SAIAB celebrates Youth Day: Xiluva Mathebula
NRF-SAIAB celebrates Youth Day: Dr Nokubonga Mbandzi
zhlédnutí 57Před rokem
NRF-SAIAB celebrates Youth Day: Dr Nokubonga Mbandzi
NRF-SAIAB celebrates Youth Day: Matsobane Malebatja
zhlédnutí 76Před rokem
NRF-SAIAB celebrates Youth Day: Matsobane Malebatja
NRF-SAIAB celebrates Youth Day: Enya Munting
zhlédnutí 126Před rokem
NRF-SAIAB celebrates Youth Day: Enya Munting
SAIAB Seminar Series 2023: Dr Nokubonga Mbandzi
zhlédnutí 82Před rokem
SAIAB Seminar Series 2023: Dr Nokubonga Mbandzi
SAIAB Seminar Series 2023: Dr Fortunate Phaka
zhlédnutí 73Před rokem
SAIAB Seminar Series 2023: Dr Fortunate Phaka
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Inga makatsetsenura muzvinafundo
Can you find this in cape town also
Great.... Hello from Bali
We got a white frog dont know the sound he make
Please we need You too be Informed Seismic surveys on the cost of South Africa 🇿🇦 🙏 17th 18th December 2023
Science communicated in a most simply but informative way❤
Great presentation Dr Banzi....
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This hasn't gotten many views eh?
Pretty fekking steeze Enya!
Haha thanks so much Matt!! :)
Alright bruv
Great Job by Ross-Lynne
Great video
I'm amazed at how robust that cannister is - it survived a good chewing by a very persistent shark!!!
A very interesting talk. Hope to see more of these💃
Well done Godfrey. Wish you all the best in your career path.
Thank you Godfrey for a wonderful talk of your adventures in the Pondoland. All the best in your career path.
AH, If I could SCUBA DIVE AGAIN, in the Great South Bay, Long Island NY, Brightwaters. Back in 65.♥️ kp
Hi Chantel, thanks for a very interesting presentation. I am an ex marine scientist now retired in Poortjies and regularly flyfish the system (often moving around with a red kayak). I am part of the ORI fish tagging program) and it might be interesting approaching them for data. For example, one of the garrick I have tagged was recaptured in Port Shepstone while others were recaptured at the same spot a few weeks later. I was just wondering what bait you use in the bait bags as that might to some extent determine the fish species seen on the videos. Also, just to mention that on a few occasions I have come across largish sharks which I assumed are spotted gulley sharks. There are definitely some interesting species that occasionally enter the system, such as juvenile Big-eye Kingfish and Natal Stumpnose. Hope to meet you on the water. Regards Niel
Great work and awesome footage 👏
Dear Dr Whitfield St Lucia has an arid amount of no take zones. Not only through MPA's but also through areas void of human activity due to geographical and accessibility... Very very few meters are exploited at the moment.
35:14 St Lucia Estuary had Nondi and Thorn Fish in the late 90's and 2000..
Good job No. 1!
maan- Thanks-great uploading. 🤗
Nice content,science communication at its best👌👌👌👌👌
reallly cool stuff
Great presentation 💯
Great narration 🙌🏾👏🏾🙏🏾🔥💯
That was so informative
nice talk Munetsi
Thanks a lot Takudzwa
great talk JP
Excellent presentation⭐⭐⭐⭐
well done Marliese
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Wow dit is awesome, well done! 👌🏼🌊
Thank you to everyone for the beautiful comments, Glad you all enjoyed it.
Nobuhle this is beautiful and informative 👌
Great presentation 💙🙌🏼🙏
Well done Nobuhle..... The future of freshwater is bright.... Cool prezoo👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Miss Mpanza 🙌. Syabonga sis, kuyezwakala and tingle ipresentation yakho 🙌♥️
Nobuhle thank you for this informative presentation 🙏🏿🙏🏿 It's on point 👏🏿 👏🏿
Thank you for the beautiful presentation Nobuhle Mpanza, this was very information okanye kumele ngithi kuyezwakala futhi kulula ukuyiqonda nokuyilandela. Siyabonga sisi.
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Great work Dr T. Madzivanzira!!!
Thank you so much Shingie
Kunge urikuverenga nhau Taku. Good work
Kkkkk thanks bro
Maita henyu Dhokotera👏👏👏, ko zvaanoita kunge makurwe
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 hayaaaazzzz
Well done Doc.We need more native language presentation like this
Thanks Shantyyyy.. Yeah definitely we need more presentations like these
well done Craig..... Loved the talk👊🏽👊🏽👊🏽👊🏽