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How do marine protected areas impact turtles?
Our Marine Protected Areas (MPA) are extraordinarily diverse and home to myriad species that play a core role in South Africa’s ecosystems. The Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation’s Turtle Conservation Centre places great value on the existence of MPAs – these marine havens provide feeding, breeding, and nesting grounds for many turtle species.
Adopt a turtle this Mandela Day!
Mandela Day is all about having a positive impact through our actions. What better way to do this than to contribute to the survival of an endangered species? Adopt a rescued turtle hatchling through our Turtle Conservation Centre!
Do you want to be an intern at the Turtle Conservation Centre?
Have you ever dreamed of contributing to the conservation of an endangered species? What about working with a passionate and knowledgeable team while getting hands-on experience in the field of turtle rehabilitation?
You could make this dream a reality – the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation’s Turtle Conservation Centre is looking for an intern!
Meet the Fallows: Ocean storytellers with the cutest sidekicks!
Monique and Chris Fallows are incredible ocean storytellers and friends of the Two Oceans Aquarium, so we were thrilled to host them (and one of their adorable dogs, Sandi) for a reading of Sandi and the Salty Sea Dogs at the Two Oceans Aquarium. The Fallows are dedicated to spreading the message of ocean conservation – with the excitement leading up to Marine Protected Areas Day, we hope their story inspires our Two Oceans Aquarium family to take steps towards protecting our ocean. Let’s learn more about the Fallows’ ocean journey…
It's MPA Day! A celebration of our iconic species and the crucial habitats that they call home
Happy Marine Protected Areas Day! Yes, today is the day that we dedicate to, and celebrate those areas around our coast, and within our marine environment, that have been declared protected areas. Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are areas that function almost in the same way as nature reserves do on land. Around and off the South African coastline there are 41 MPAs, dotted between iSimangaliso in KwaZulu-Natal on the East Coast, all the way to Orange Shelf Edge, offshore of Port Nolloth in the Northern Cape on the West Coast. It might sound like our ocean territory is well covered by MPAs, but in reality, only 5% of South Africa’s ocean territory falls within an MPA.How to celebrate MPA Day: Join in these exciting activities on 1 and 3 August
Marine Protected Areas are for everyone to enjoy and learn from for generations to come! Together with like-minded ocean-loving organisations, we're sharing our passion this MPA Day by bringing you a bunch of fun, informative and exciting activities to join in on. Rock pooling, surfing, snorkelling, beach cleanups, seminars, and more - there's a way for everyone to enjoy our precious False Bay Hope Spot and more this MPA Day!
10 reasons why Marine Protected Areas matter
Did you know that South Africa is the first country to have a dedicated Marine Protected Areas Day? On 1 August, South Africans celebrate a day dedicated to the conservation of critical ocean areas which allow marine life to thrive, reproduce and grow. South African has 42 Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), all of which protect crucial habitats for our diverse, unique and commercially important ocean species! On land, South Africa protects 7.8% of our area, whereas in the ocean, it’s only 5% of our territory.
The Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation co-hosted an exciting Seal-Human Conflict Conference
When humans and wild animals cross paths in urban frontiers like the V&A Waterfront, finding the best methods to work together to avoid conflict and achieve harmony is the absolute priority. Collaboration proved key at the Seal-Human Conflict Workshop held on 23 and 24 July 2024 - let's look at what was covered.
MPA Day 2024 grows into a global ocean conservation movement
Thousands across the globe joined in celebrating Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) Day on 1 August and into the weekend. From South Africa to Sweden and beyond, these ‘nature reserves of the sea’ were celebrated with more than 30 activities organised, emanating from this South African-born event.
Happy Women's Day to some of our incredible ocean guardians!
Happy Women's Day! From turtle conservation and education to research and visitor services, our Aquarium and its Foundation are privileged to be guided by some tenacious, inspiring women.
Let's meet these ocean guardians...
Join us for Trash Bash beach cleanup - protect our Marine Protected Areas!
Shine a light on the message of Marine Protected Areas (MPA) Day at our next Trash Bash beach cleanup!
As part of the Table Mountain National Park MPA, Hout Bay is the perfect site for an MPA-focused Trash Bash. The Two Oceans Aquarium and our Aquarium family will be at Hout Bay Beach on Saturday, 17 August – join us to experience first-hand the vital role beach cleanups can play in ocean health inside and outside MPAs.
A year in research: Advancing conservation through collaboration
At the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation, our research team is driven by a commitment to collaborate on research projects that focus on animal health and welfare, conservation, water quality, and the desire to support the next generation of scientists. Let’s look back on the past year through the eyes of our research team…