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Why should I take Marine Sciences?
Are you in Grade 9 and looking for a subject choice that will both excite and prepare you for your future? Do you know someone in this space? The Marine Sciences FET course at the Two Oceans Aquarium is the perfect path for those interested in an exhilarating, awesomely aquatic future!
Deep Dive: Women in science
Join us in celebrating the amazing women who motivate, inspire and encourage us on a daily basis!
Meet Bheni, the green turtle!
Bheni is a green turtle (Chelonia mydas) who was rescued in December 2022 with a significant infection under the scutes (shell plates) of his carapace (top shell). Since then, he's been undergoing rehabilitation at our Turtle Conservation Centre.
Dive with these 4 animals at the Two Oceans Aquarium
Scuba dive at the Two Oceans Aquarium and experience an up-close and personal encounter with some of the ocean's most fascinating animals.
Reduce, reuse, recycle: Happy National Recycling Day!
Recycling is a commonly used word in today’s day and age, and everyone is familiar with those characteristically colourful bins – but do we know what it means? Today, on South Africa’s Recycling Day, let’s unpack: What is recycling? Why is it important? And how can I participate?
Tracking our Turtles: Grand travels
Our turtles have had some grand travels since their respective releases. Today, Bob, Pan, and Turbo have some exciting news for us! Let's hear more from Talitha Noble, Conservation Manager at the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation's Turtle Conservation Centre.
Grade 11 and 12 learners: Join us for the Exploring Oceanography Course
Discover the science, fascination, and careers of oceanography, courtesy of the Exploring Oceanography Course.
Why do penguins waddle?
Visitors to the Two Oceans Aquarium are most likely familiar with the characteristic (and adorable) waddle of the penguins. This clumsy, wiggling, side-to-side gait is one of their most endearing qualities. But have you ever wondered why they waddle?
Join us! FNB Beach Clean-up Initiative takes to KZN and WC beaches this Saturday
Join us! FNB Beach Clean-up Initiative takes to KZN and WC beaches this Saturday
On 23 September 2023, the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation and First National Bank (FNB) kick off two events as part of the FNB beach clean-up initiative. The organisations have teamed up to host beach cleanups on Milnerton beach in Cape Town and Beachwood Mangroves Nature Reserve in Durban driven by Adopt A River Eco Solutions.
Ocean lovers are invited to participate along with their family and friends, to bring a bucket and gloves, and lots of beach clean-up energy!
Another AMAZING Trash Bash done and dusted!
Thank you all for celebrating International Coastal Cleanup Day with us, by completing yet another amazing Trash Bash at Monwabisi Beach!
Litchi in the limelight: De Hoop and beyond!
Litchi, a green turtle previously under the care of our team at the Turtle Conservation Centre, has been busy! We have talked about the magic of the De Hoop Marine Protected Area (MPA) and the mystery that it holds regarding how green turtles use this little stretch of ocean. Litchi loves the MPA so much that she is fondly referred to as our "De Hoop turtle". Talitha Noble, Conservation Manager at the Turtle Conservation Centre, is giving Litchi the limelight...
Why are African penguins going extinct?
If you’ve visited the Two Oceans Aquarium before, you’re no stranger to the quirky and charismatic African penguin. The African penguin is one of South Africa’s most iconic species, a beacon of Cape Town tourism, and a very special part of its unique ecosystem. Unfortunately, the African penguin population is under huge threat of extinction.