Marine Biology

Marine taxonomy, collections research, mobilisation of historical data and everything in between.

[Melissa K Boonzaaier-Davids @seediertjie]

Knowledge on marine invertebrate biodiversity is essential for understanding changes in benthic ecosystems, impacts of climate change and assess ecosystem health. I am a #ResearcherInAfrica in SA working on the tiny creatures in the sea - the oceans' unsung heroes @NRF_News

[Marine Biology @MarineBio_SAM]

#IMD2019 happing at @Iziko_Museums #H2Otoday #lifeinwater #waterwise

[Wayne Florence @Dr_Flo_MB]

Best laboratory cleaner in THE WORLD. Thanks Craig Richards for keeping the Marine Biology Lab @Iziko_Museums in tip top shape. You deserve credit towards our productivity and keeping a smile on our faces.

[Iziko_Museums @Iziko_Museums]

African Nature Focused Photographic Competition, Nature’s Best Photography Africa 2018, is currently on display at the Iziko SA Museum? The exhibition features captivating photographs from global photographers during their visits to Africa. For a closer look visit Iziko SA Museum

[Iziko_Museums @Iziko_Museums]

#REMINDER: Our museums will be closing earlier than usual, at 13:00 tomorrow due to road closures on account of the #SONA2019.

[Marine Biology @MarineBio_SAM]

#NHcollections #itsmovingday well almost... Moving to their new and improved home soon! @SANCORcommunity #NSCF @NRF_News @Iziko_Museums
#watchthisspace #izikocollections

[Marine Biology @MarineBio_SAM]

@HoneyBee273 @Iziko_Museums Tune in

[Melissa K Boonzaaier-Davids @seediertjie]

In the next few minutes I am live on RSG radio (100-104 FM) @Iziko_Museums @MarineBio_SAM talking about water and the H2O Exhibition a the Iziko South African Museum!

[Iziko_Museums @Iziko_Museums]

Join us for a lively discussion featuring a Coelacanth model and more props at the Iziko SA museum as we commemorate the 80th anniversary of one of the most momentous events in the history of biology, the capture of a live Coelacanth off the South African coast near East London.

[Wayne Florence @Dr_Flo_MB]

Descision makers wish you would grow a pair & open your eyes to the bad descisions you've made regarding resourcing taxonomy and museum priorities. #Shortsighted Yet another example of museums getting their priorities wrong & neglecting their full purpose https://t.co/hKAIyJC2jD

[Iziko_Museums @Iziko_Museums]

Are you looking for a venue for your year-end function or summer wedding? Book Iziko museums venues based within the heart of the Mother City.
Booking enquiries: [email protected]

[Iziko_Museums @Iziko_Museums]

Have you explored our 'Marine World' exhibition at the Iziko South African Museum yet? Come and take a tour of our underwater world. While you’re there, don’t forget to seek out other fun and educational exhibits. More information at https://t.co/DYVOsKLbrQ. 📷: Nigel Pamplin

[Iziko_Museums @Iziko_Museums]

Looking for things to do? Visit Iziko’s Planetarium and Digital Dome, with fun and educational shows for the whole family to enjoy. Follow the link for a selection of what’s currently showing: https://t.co/X45cGcHXwn Image Credit: Nigel Pamplin

[Marine Biology @MarineBio_SAM]

So eager to answer questions.
Hopefully inspiring a new generation of #museum #scientists and #curators at Wynberg Boys Junior.
@Iziko_Museums

[Iziko_Museums @Iziko_Museums]

#ComingSoon The upcoming 'H2O Today' exhibition, currently being installed at Iziko South African Museum, explores the beauty and essential nature of water, the planet’s lifeblood. It is organised by the @smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service. 📷 Nigel Pamplin.

[NHM_Bryozoa @BryozoanNhm]

#WormWednesday The tale of an ancient spirorbid: briefly alive, buried for 70 million years, exhumed to the surface, scorched by the Western Australian sun, and bombarded yesterday by electrons from an SEM

[Iziko_Museums @Iziko_Museums]

360° video projection, much like virtual reality, can be an alternative education tool and can be used for immersive theatre. At the Iziko Planetarium & Digital Dome, we offer said immersive and educational shows in this 360° format for your enjoyment. See for show times.

[Marine Biology @MarineBio_SAM]

@Dr_Flo_MB presenting @Iziko_Museums wet collection
#MarineMonth #collections #Research

[Wayne Florence @Dr_Flo_MB]

Team iziENTO out in the Cedarberg enroute to the Northern Cape chasing ants and other flying goggas. Great experience for our @dstgovza interns being mentored in the field by @Iziko_Museums scientists Simon van Noort And Nokuthula Nhleko. #entomology

[Wayne Florence @Dr_Flo_MB]

@dstgovza intern Tiffany Wynford servicing a Malaise trap used for sampling flying insects including wasps - one focus of @Iziko_Museums research by "wasp wrangler" Simon van Noort. Check out Simon's https://t.co/2yFsLZKuFY for more about the wonderful world of wasps!