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Various members from different facets of the ocean community recently participated in an Ocean Literacy workshop at the Two Oceans Aquarium. The workshop was aimed at contributing to sustainable ocean...

Are you ready to dive into the world of the ocean sunfish? These fascinating creatures are some of the most unusual and interesting fish in the sea, and we're launching a new sunfish campaign to celeb...

Moray eels are shy, elusive, and snake-like in appearance. They are quite shy and live under ledges and in rock crevices. But there is much more to these animals than meets the eye. Believe it or not,...

On 21 April 2023, our Marine Wildlife Management Programme team was contacted about two seals trapped in Sturrock Dry Dock in the V&A Waterfront. Follow our photostory to see the incredible rescue...

When Two Oceans Aquarium visitors see our common platannas performing their rendition of the "Mannequin Challenge" opposite the African penguins, they don’t realise that these usually-still amphibians...

The Western leopard toad (Sclerophrys pantherinus) is one of the coolest amphibians. They’re endemic to the Western Cape, which means our province is the only place in the world where you’ll find thes...

After eight years of rehabilitation, a successful release, and 97 days of tracking Bob in the big, blue ocean, we have ground-breaking news: Bob is a girl!

Have you heard about Lego? Check out the amazing story behind the rescue of this Western leopard toad.

At the Two Oceans Aquarium, animal health is our top priority. Today, on World Veterinary Day, we’re shining a light on our incredible (and all-women) veterinary team: Dr Ilse Jenkinson and Dr Bernice...

Tagging is vital to marine science and conservation efforts, allowing researchers to track migration patterns, breeding sites, growth rates, and distribution. The Acoustic Tracking Array Platform (ATA...

On Sunday, 23 April 2023, a group of enthusiastic individuals braved the wet and windy weather to celebrate African penguins with a 15km Waddle from Surfer’s Corner to Penguin Beach in Simon’s Town.

Happy World Penguin Day! Today, we are celebrating a penguin close to our hearts: the African penguin. This charismatic seabird is endemic to South Africa and Namibia – an iconic species and a special...