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Thanks to the efforts of 42 marine and social scientists, The MPA Guide: A Framework to Achieve Global Goals for the Ocean has been launched in Science (you can read it here). The Guide sets a common language for the conversation around MPAs, allowing the conservation community to better understand ocean protections and get us closer to the goals of reversing biodiversity loss in our ocean ecosystems.

For the last 30 years, the third Saturday in September is dedicated to cleaning the marine environment and is known as International Coastal Cleanup Day. The Two Oceans Aquarium has been supporters of the day for many years and this year organised a Trash Bash at Monwabisi Beach to celebrate.

If you're short on time, but really want to become a diver, the PADI Scuba Diver course might be what you're looking for! The PADI Scuba Diver course is a new offering at the Two Oceans Aquarium, suitable for new divers, bridging the gap between the Discover Scuba Diving one-day experience for the scuba-curious, and the comprehensive PADI Open Water Diver course which some people struggle to fit into a busy schedule.

The I&J Ocean Exhibit has a newcomer - Geri, a three-flippered green sea turtle! Geri has been in the care of the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation for some time, and will be completing the final phase of her rehabilitation in the larger space that this exhibit offers before being released. A 48kg Geri was rescued on 25 July 2021 at Paternoster - an unusual location for green turtle strandings! She was clearly missing her front left flipper, which appeared to be an old injury, but also had serious injuries and infections which hampered the movement of her remaining right flipper. Lacerations on her right flipper were deep enough to expose bone, definitely a cause for concern!

It's Sharktober! A whole month in celebration of our favourite toothy friends - sharks! These magnificent animals are often portrayed as vicious hunters, scary stalkers or single-minded predators, but what really makes these misunderstood animals tick? Stick with us on social media and our blog throughout October as we take a #Sharktober dive into answering all your sharkiest questions. How smart are sharks? Can they swim backwards? Are there really 100 kinds of South African shark? Let's find out together!

There's a common notion that sharks need to swim continuously or they will drown. This myth has certainly become an overused trope when it comes to motivational quotes, but is there any truth to it? Can a shark actually drown if it stops swimming? Let’s investigate!

Members are invited to celebrate Sharktober at the Two Oceans Aquarium. We are hosting a special family night all about sharks on 29 October 2021, an exclusive chance for small groups to explore the Aquarium, learn more about sharks, and watch a family-friendly shark movie in a comfortable setting with some delicious treats added to the fun!

There is a general consensus among marine scientists that sharks have an exceptional sense of smell. This is definitely very true and absolutely necessary for their survival. The idea though that sharks have super sniffers that they use to sniff out the minutest amounts of blood in vast bodies of water is, for the most part true, but greatly embellished.

The enthusiastic teachers of the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation really dont mind getting their hands, and feet, wet when teaching enquiring minds about the ocean and its amazing underwater world! The Grade 7 class of Bridge House School in Franschhoek was camping near Simons Town and wanted to see what there was to discover in the rock pools in the area. They contacted us to assist with exploring the rock pools and helping to identify the marine flora and fauna, and our teachers were happy for the chance to lead one of these exciting lessons.

We chatted to four volunteers - Leslie, Faatin, Jenny and Tara about their volunteering experiences, to give you some insight into where they find value.

For us, seeing a shark in the water is certainly a sight to see! But how well do sharks actually see? How do they protect their eyes? And what is up with a hammerheads eyes? Lets take a closer look at shark sight.

The Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation, in partnership with DHL Africa, is offering free visits by the Aquarium Foundation’s Smart Living Outreach teacher and vehicle, to under-resourced schools until December 2021.