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#NOOW Not On Our Watch: A campaign to save the African penguin
On 1 March 2023, the #NotOnOurWatch campaign was launched to raise awareness of the urgent plight of the African penguin. A number of conservation organisations including WWF-SA, Endangered Wildlife Trust, SAAMBR, SANCCOB, Birdlife South Africa, African Penguin and Seabird Sanctuary, Dyer Island Conservation Trust, Animal Ocean, and Nelson Mandela University support the campaign. The campaign was funded by the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation, the Florida Aquarium and the Georgia Aquarium in the US, and Zoos Victoria in Australia.
The first hatchlings have arrived
While Bob has been swimming along our coastline and making great progress, the Turtle Conservation Centre has been very busy. Claudine van Zyl, Turtle Aquarist and Operations Coordinator, gives an update.
Tracking Bob: Continental shelf edition
It's been 33 days since we said 'Bob-voyage' and what a voyage it has been: a full 1 883km of exploring! Bob has been exploring the edge of the continental shelf... Here's the latest update from Conservation Manager, Talitha Noble.
Tracking Bob: 41 days at sea!
This week, we are celebrating our wonderful Bob on his 41st day at sea! When we last checked in with Bob, he had started to move in a westerly direction after his fast journey south in the Agulhas current, intently staying on the inside of the continental shelf. At 200km south of Cape Agulhas, we were very curious about what Bob's next steps would be!
Join us at Trash Bash Mouille Point on 1 April 2023
On 1 April 2023, the Trash Bash Clean-up will take place at Mouille Point Beach - let's clean up our coastline!
Welcome Kai to the I&J Ocean Exhibit
Kai is a juvenile loggerhead turtle that was rescued and arrived at our Turtle Conservation Centre as a hatchling. In the next step of rehabilitation, Kai has recently been released into the I&J Ocean Exhibit.
Tracking Bob: the deepest update yet!
Bob, the green turtle we released in January 2023, has officially entered the deep blue! After 2500km and 48 days of travelling along the continental shelf, Bob is entering really deep waters for the first time! This is a super exciting step for our Bob, and we're very proud to watch as he boldly swims into the real big blue!
Adopt a turtle
You can give an endangered loggerhead turtle a second chance at life in the ocean!
Turtle-y awesome road trip: the turtle team takes on Hermanus!
This year, the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation embarked on the sixth annual Turtle Road Trip. From 5 to 11 March 2023, 10 dedicated staff members visited schools between Kleinmond and Gansbaai, spoke to key organisations along the coastline, and strengthened connections within the Turtle Rescue Network.
Tracking Bob (and Turbo and Pan): terrific turtles
Today's "Bob update" is particularly special because we're also catching up with Turbo and Pan! Some of our Aquarium family may remember that Turbo, a green turtle, and Pan, a loggerhead turtle, were released last year. Bob, a very special green turtle, was released in January - maybe he's already caught up with the others? Let's find out.
How does the ocean benefit my family (and how can my kids help it in return)?
The ocean plays a vital role in almost every aspect of human life, and every child’s eyes need to be opened to the ocean’s wonders. The ocean is precious, and every family should have an appreciation for its beauty and an understanding of its importance. Here's why you should be teaching your children to love the ocean…
What happens when a turtle hatchling arrives at the Turtle Conservation Centre?
Stranding season brings many stranded and injured turtles to the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation’s Turtle Conservation Centre. Most often, these are little hatchlings that are found by our dedicated Turtle Rescue Network and brought to the Aquarium. But what happens when our team receives a new patient?