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Tracking turtles into their lost years: A report on our satellite-tagged young turtles
It has been just over a month since we released the first ever 14 satellite-tagged juvenile turtles in South Africa and it’s time for an update. So what has this first month of tracking data shown us?
Our Marine Wildlife Management Programme learned more about wildlife forensics!
The Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation’s Marine Wildlife Management Programme is always looking for opportunities to grow and learn, especially when it comes to collaborating with like-minded organisations! Recently, one of our team members participated in a training course with the Wildlife Forensic Academy (WFA).
Ocean egg-stravaganza: Which marine animals lay eggs?
Let’s see how many underwater eggs we can find this holiday! There are lots of animals in the ocean that lay eggs – from sharks and rays to turtles and penguins.
Diver24: UCT divers attempting 24-hour diving relay for a good cause this weekend!
It's that time of year again: The Two Oceans Aquarium Dive School is hosting the UCT Underwater Club’s Diver24 fundraising initiative! This 24-hour dive-athon will see UCT Underwater Club members participating in a "scuba diving relay" from noon on Saturday, 6 April, to noon on Sunday, 7 April, in the Two Oceans Aquarium’s I&J Ocean Exhibit! The ever-popular initiative will raise funds for the conservation and education work of the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation.
Tracking our Turtles: Awesome ocean travellers
It’s been a month since we’ve heard from our favourite ocean travellers… turtles Bheni, Nobomvu, Turbo, and Pan (and their satellite tags) all have exciting news for us.
Let’s hear more from Talitha Noble-Trull, Conservation Manager at the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation’s Turtle Conservation Centre.
Thank you for joining the Two Oceans Aquarium, FNB and Clean C for a FANTASTIC Trash Bash!
The Two Oceans Aquarium and FNB teamed up this past Saturday for another successful Trash Bash at Muizenberg Beach.
Plans for a stand-alone Turtle Conservation Centre are underway!
The Two Oceans Aquarium, in partnership with the V&A Waterfront, proudly announced last night that a new stand-alone Turtle Conservation Centre will open its doors in 2026. The state-of-the-art turtle rehabilitation facility will stand proudly on the Cape Town skyline as part of the V&A Waterfront’s Granger Bay precinct improvement project.
What do turtle hatchlings eat at the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation’s Turtle Conservation Centre?
During their time in our Turtle Conservation Centre, our turtles receive medical treatment, vitamins, enrichment, and all the help they need to gain strength and become ready to be released back into the ocean. Like anyone recovering from illness, the turtles need nutritious food every day!
Diving into Dreams: A Day at Two Oceans Aquarium
The Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation (TOAF) team recently collaborated with the National Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) Ocean-to-Land Inland School Intervention Programme in an attempt to learners and teachers from the inland provinces of South Africa to a marine environment and opportunities experience.
Farewell to Russell Stevens
At the end of March 2024, we bid farewell to Russell Stevens as he retired from the Two Oceans Aquarium after twenty-four years of dedicated service.
One Blue Heart beats for our turtles
Recently, the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation, in collaboration with One&Only Cape Town, hosted the second One Blue Heart gala to raise funds for our Turtle Conservation Centre. This blue carpet event was lit up by Cloudigital Museum with stunning screens and striking visuals.
Meet our marvellous vets!
At the Two Oceans Aquarium and its Foundation, we take animal health incredibly seriously. We are privileged to have Drs Ilse Jenkinson and Bernice van Huyssteen as our two official veterinarians, who dedicate their time, love, and expert care to our animals every day.
Today, on World Veterinary Day, let’s hear from our incredible (and women-led) veterinary team!