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Are you ready for another turtle-y fascinating glimpse into the movements of our Turtle Conservation Centre’s satellite-tagged turtles? Bheni, Nobomvu, Turbo, and Pan have been making incredible progress across the ocean – each of their journeys a testimony of the power of rehabilitation and a contribution to global turtle research. Let’s hear more from Talitha Noble-Trull, Conservation Manager at the Turtle Conservation Centre.

At the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation, we pride ourselves on our high standard of education. We believe that immersive, hands-on learning is the best path to a lifetime of caring for and protecting the ocean. This is exactly why our new Head of Ocean Campus, Leigh Meinert, is the perfect fit! Let’s learn a bit more about Leigh…

In South Africa, we are blessed with abundant marine biodiversity, from the most delicate strawberry anemone to the magnificent humpback whale. On this World Endangered Species Day, we highlight the iconic African penguin!

Turtles are amongst the oldest animals on the planet – they first appeared on the fossil record over 220 million years ago. They are incredibly resilient animals, with a host of adaptions for surviving against all odds. However, in 2024, all seven species of sea turtle are listed as vulnerable or endangered on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Let’s learn more about what threats face sea turtles this World Turtle Day.

Thank you to our amazing staff for years of passion and exceptional work.

Pan the loggerhead turtle's satellite tag has finally run its course. Let's look back at Pan's journey from rescue and rehabilitation to release.

Today is World Ocean Day! It is a day that sparks collective, global action for a healthy ocean. We live on a blue planet: The world’s oceans cover 97% of the Earth, sustaining life in incredible ways. But this beautiful blue expanse needs our help to survive into the future. Let’s learn about what the ocean does for us and how we can protect it!

This holiday, the Two Oceans Aquarium is celebrating “The Weird and The Whimsical”! At the Aquarium, we house some wonderfully weird and whimsical animals – from the sightless hagfish to the striking devil firefish.

Let’s meet some of “The Weird and The Whimsical” animals at the Two Oceans Aquarium…

Green turtles Bheni and Turbo and loggerhead turtle Nobomvu have been making some excellent progress in the big blue! Each of the turtles' journeys is uniquely fascinating. Let's hear more from Talitha Noble-Trull, Conservation Manager at the Turtle Conservation Centre...

The Two Oceans Aquarium Ocean Campus team recently completed yet another Junior Biologist course, and we'd like to thank everyone who made it possible!

The V&A Waterfront is full of fascinating species, beyond the “typical” seals, otters, and sunfish… The African wood owl is a not-so-frequent visitor to the V&A Waterfront, but if you’re lucky, you may spot one on your next visit.