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The Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation, in partnership with DHL Africa, is offering free visits by the Aquarium Foundation’s Smart Living Outreach teacher and vehicle, to under-resourced schools until Dec...

For us, seeing a shark in the water is certainly a sight to see! But how well do sharks actually see? How do they protect their eyes? And what is up with a hammerheads eyes? Lets take a closer look at...

We chatted to four volunteers - Leslie, Faatin, Jenny and Tara about their volunteering experiences, to give you some insight into where they find value.

The enthusiastic teachers of the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation really dont mind getting their hands, and feet, wet when teaching enquiring minds about the ocean and its amazing underwater world! The ...

There is a general consensus among marine scientists that sharks have an exceptional sense of smell. This is definitely very true and absolutely necessary for their survival. The idea though that shar...

Members are invited to celebrate Sharktober at the Two Oceans Aquarium. We are hosting a special family night all about sharks on 29 October 2021, an exclusive chance for small groups to explore the A...

There's a common notion that sharks need to swim continuously or they will drown. This myth has certainly become an overused trope when it comes to motivational quotes, but is there any truth to it? C...

It's Sharktober! A whole month in celebration of our favourite toothy friends - sharks! These magnificent animals are often portrayed as vicious hunters, scary stalkers or single-minded predators, but...

The I&J Ocean Exhibit has a newcomer - Geri, a three-flippered green sea turtle! Geri has been in the care of the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation for some time, and will be completing the final pha...

If you're short on time, but really want to become a diver, the PADI Scuba Diver course might be what you're looking for! The PADI Scuba Diver course is a new offering at the Two Oceans Aquarium, suit...

For the last 30 years, the third Saturday in September is dedicated to cleaning the marine environment and is known as International Coastal Cleanup Day. The Two Oceans Aquarium has been supporters of...

Thanks to the efforts of 42 marine and social scientists, The MPA Guide: A Framework to Achieve Global Goals for the Ocean has been launched in Science (you can read it here). The Guide sets a common ...