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We usually don't think of fish as noisy animals - in fact, most people have no idea that fish make sounds at all. Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation teacher Kirshia recorded a very vocal display from the Aquarium's giant kob at night in the Save Our Seas Foundation Shark Exhibit:

Scuba diving, whether you are a complete newcomer, learning to dive for the first time or an experienced scuba pro who has been doing this for years is a vastly different experience at the Two Oceans Aquarium from anything you may have done before. Explore the world of our ocean animals from their point of view - experience what it is like to enter their underwater habitat.

On Thursday, the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation and the NSRI released some of their shelly friends back into the ocean so that they can begin their journey home in warmer waters.

The Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation is excited to offer a new course via its e-learning platform! This course is aimed at adults who want to learn more about the amazing rocky shore ecosystem found along the Cape Peninsula shoreline. What is the difference between the two oceans off the Southern African coastline? Which animals and seaweeds can you find living in the rock pools? When is the best time to visit these rock pools? What impacts do we have on the ocean and what can we do to mitigate these impacts?

The Two Oceans Aquarium is excited to announce that it has become the second African institution to join the Global Coalition #UnitedforBiodiversity. As the first South African representatives of this Coalition, we are proud to join the growing list of international organisations standing together to support the protection of global biodiversity!

Animals have been part of the human culture since the beginning of time. Fairy tales, myths, legends and beliefs, all bring animals into the human narrative that is passed from generation to generation. And today, this is no different. We may have “modernised” and we may have become more aware and reliant on electronics, but even now, we tend to bring the natural world into our cultural and electronic development. Let’s have a look at some of the mentions of marine animals in pop culture:

South Africans are all feeling the brunt of load shedding right now, and whether you are a businessperson losing out, a commuter stuck in disrupted traffic, or parent unable to prepare a warm meal for your kids, we all have reasons to feel incredibly annoyed by the current situation. Fortunately, we South Africans are a resilient bunch, and we know how to find humour in almost any situation - here are some interesting ocean animals that we think would be able to use their "superpowers" to overcome some of load shedding's annoyances.

Today's microscopic marvel - Spongebob Squarepants? Nope, it's the hairy tube sponge! Hairy tube sponges (Sycon spp.) belong to the phylum Porifera, which means "pore bearer" in Latin. Porifera are one of the major groupings of Animalia (that's right, they are animals), and they are actually the oldest group of animals, branching off the Tree of Life even earlier than jellies.

Here's an amazing opportunity for little ocean-lovers, aged 6 to 8, to have fun and learn about the ocean online. Kids can join the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation for the fun and insightful Ocean Funatics Course from 8 to 12 March 2021, and learn all about their favourite sea animals - from crabs to turtles!Three of the Foundation's experienced teachers will offer a new topic every day - "Life in the rock pools", "Animal houses", "Tortoises and sea turtles", "Sharks" and "Wild animals and camouflage" - this sounds so much fun! Space is limited to 20 children so that lessons can remain live and interactive, and be more personal. Find full course details here.

So, what did barnacles do? Well, as you can see from the image above - if you can't go to your mate, you to need to grow a penis long enough to reach them! In fact, barnacles have the longest penis-to-body size ratio of any animal. But, as any barnacle will tell you, length isn't everything. Longer barnacle willies have a chance of being ripped off by strong currents, so barnacles in more turbulent waters, such as the intertidal zone, generally have shorter and thicker penises. Even though they can't reach as many mates, their risk of failure is lower. In other words, it's not about the size of the barnacle penis, it's about how they use it.

It's a triple African penguin birthday week (and it's doubly cute, because they're family)! Peri and Annuli turned 7 yesterday (18 Feb) and Quinn turns 7 tomorrow (20 Feb). Triple 7's - that's a lucky sign!

Sea urchins are amazing animals - it's a pity they don't get as much love as they deserve. We took a closer look at some of the urchins that live in the Aquarium to reveal the tiny curiosities and incredible intricacies of these prickly echinoderms.