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Last Friday, 12 November 2020, a group of adventurous swimmers took on the swim from Robben Island to Big Bay. Leigh de Necker and Talitha Nobel were two members of the intrepid group. Leigh is an Aquarist at the Two Oceans Aquarium, and Talitha heads up the turtle rehabilitation and release programme for the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation. Both of these women were swimming to raise funds for their chosen charities – the South African Shark Conservancy and the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation.

Today, 13 November 2020, we're celebrating our 25th birthday! On 13 November 1995, the Two Oceans Aquarium opened its doors to the public for the very first time, and we've since welcomed more than 6 million South African visitors and 4 million tourists - firmly becoming a favourite attraction with both local and international travellers.

Friday 13 November 2020 is a very special day on our calendar … The Two Oceans Aquarium will be turning a whopping 25 years old on this day! To celebrate our magical milestone, we will be keeping our doors open until 21h00 on Friday 13 November 2020 exclusively for Two Oceans Aquarium members.

It is said that 90% of the decisions we make are done so subconsciously. It’s also said that it takes 28 days to break a bad habit. We don’t know if that’s true, but we do know that our often subconscious decisions and day-to-day habits are having an impact that reaches from our homes, cities and jobs and impacts the oceans, ecosystems and planet that we share.

1003 days. More than 40 011km. 23 509 satellite messages. 6 282 satellite passes. 2 Ocean basins. 2 Continents. 1 Legend. Greatest of all time. YOSHI.For nearly three years, Yoshi the legendary loggerhead turtle has been making headlines around the world, but we knew that the day would come when her satellite would send its last transmission and we would lose contact with her. That day has arrived.Since her release in December 2017, she has swum over 40 000km. She has explored the west coast of southern Africa - visiting Robben Island, Namibia's Skeleton Coast and even Angola; turned around and has kept going all the way to Australia. She made pitstops at various feeding areas - even discovering sites unknown to science, kept swimming against the currents, but incredibly kept up her remarkable pace. Once her tracking data started making headlines, the public and scientists alike, started taking notice of her epic journey. Now, with the final transmissions of Yoshi's tag reaching us, we know that she has eventually settled down in the La Grange area of Western Australia's Eighty Mile Beach

We know it's been a long wait for your favourite indoor diving experience to re-open, but we're very pleased to announce that scuba diving is once again back at the Two Oceans Aquarium - all skill levels welcome, even if you've never tried to dive before!

Many people believe that sharks can't sleep because they die if they aren't constantly moving. We've already dispelled the myth that sharks can't remain still, but what about sleep?The answer is... maybe. Sharks definitely rest. They definitely "space-out". But, it's not clear if this is actually "sleep”, which is a reduced state of consciousness, or simply periods of reduced physical activity.

Spotted gully sharks, also commonly known as sharptooth houndsharks, are small, stereotypically "shark-shaped" sharks with prominent triangular fins and dark grey skin covered in dark spots. They inhabit shallow coastal waters from Angola to the Eastern Cape, preferring sandy-bottomed areas, particularly near rocky reefs where they can easily find prey.

On 10 October, African Penguin Awareness Day, the Two Oceans Aquarium’s penguin mascot, Samantha, will be joined by the penguin mascots from Kfm 94.5 (Rocket), and Cape Town Tourism (Themba), in celebrating the day and highlighting the plight of African penguins. The three mascots will have an early morning photo session in the Penguin Exhibit at the Aquarium, whereafter they will watch a Facebook live stream of a SANCCOB penguin release at 10h00. Follow the mascot celebrations on the Two Oceans Aquarium, Cape Town Tourism and Kfm 94.5 social media channels.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Faraday, one of the original African penguins at the Two Oceans Aquarium.

When you visit the Two Oceans Aquarium, one species always stands out as a highlight. For many people it is the ragged-tooth sharks of the Save Our Seas Foundation Shark Exhibit. These massive sharks are not just an icon of the Aquarium but are one of South Africa's most easily recognisable sea animals. They are also one of the most well-known sharks globally, and for good reason: Ragged-tooth sharks are (j)awesome!

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 what really makes these misunderstood animals tick? Stick with us on social media and our blog throughout October as we take a #Sharktober dive into answering all your sharkiest questions. How smart are sharks? Can they swim backwards? Are there really 100 kinds of South African shark? Let's find out together!