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The Oceanographic Research Institutes Cooperative Fish Tagging Project (ORI-CFTP) is long-term citizen science project in which anglers voluntarily tag and release the fish they catch. By monitoring and recording the information every time a fish is tagged or recaptured, ORI is able to collaboratively gather information about the fish and help inform conservation and sustainability decision making.

We're proud to announce the official opening of Shark Alley, the latest addition to our Save Our Seas Foundation Shark Exhibit.

Oceans In Motion is an outreach programme offered by the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation, with the support of AVI, that brings lessons about marine life to under-resourced schools throughout the greater Cape Town area. Outreach teacher Thabo Sabeko brings a mobile aquarium to Grades 4 to 6 learners, with exciting CAPS-aligned lessons about the ocean's wonders.

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 December 2021.

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 Grade 7 class of Bridge House School in Franschhoek was camping near Simons Town and wanted to see what there was to discover in the rock pools in the area. They contacted us to assist with exploring the rock pools and helping to identify the marine flora and fauna, and our teachers were happy for the chance to lead one of these exciting lessons.

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 shark sight.

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 Aquarium, learn more about sharks, and watch a family-friendly shark movie in a comfortable setting with some delicious treats added to the fun!

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 phase of her rehabilitation in the larger space that this exhibit offers before being released. A 48kg Geri was rescued on 25 July 2021 at Paternoster - an unusual location for green turtle strandings! She was clearly missing her front left flipper, which appeared to be an old injury, but also had serious injuries and infections which hampered the movement of her remaining right flipper. Lacerations on her right flipper were deep enough to expose bone, definitely a cause for concern!

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 the day for many years and this year organised a Trash Bash at Monwabisi Beach to celebrate.