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Introducing our favourite Weird and Whimsical animals at the Two Oceans Aquarium
This holiday, the Two Oceans Aquarium is celebrating “The Weird and The Whimsical”! At the Aquarium, we house some wonderfully weird and whimsical animals – from the sightless hagfish to the striking devil firefish.
Let’s meet some of “The Weird and The Whimsical” animals at the Two Oceans Aquarium…
Your favourite Aquarium moments caught on camera
The Two Oceans Aquarium has been at the helm of creating long-lasting memories for over 25 years. We love seeing you and your loved ones create special moments in our underwater world. Let's take a look at some of these moments, courtesy of our Aquarium family.
Tracking our Turtles: Bheni is zooming along!
Green turtles Bheni and Turbo and loggerhead turtle Nobomvu have been making some excellent progress in the big blue! Each of the turtles' journeys is uniquely fascinating. Let's hear more from Talitha Noble-Trull, Conservation Manager at the Turtle Conservation Centre...
Shaping our Junior Biologists
The Two Oceans Aquarium Ocean Campus team recently completed yet another Junior Biologist course, and we'd like to thank everyone who made it possible!
Vibrant Visitors: Our Marine Wildlife Management team rescued a super cute African wood owl!
The V&A Waterfront is full of fascinating species, beyond the “typical” seals, otters, and sunfish… The African wood owl is a not-so-frequent visitor to the V&A Waterfront, but if you’re lucky, you may spot one on your next visit.
How do marine protected areas impact turtles?
Our Marine Protected Areas (MPA) are extraordinarily diverse and home to myriad species that play a core role in South Africa’s ecosystems. The Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation’s Turtle Conservation Centre places great value on the existence of MPAs – these marine havens provide feeding, breeding, and nesting grounds for many turtle species.
Adopt a turtle this Mandela Day!
Mandela Day is all about having a positive impact through our actions. What better way to do this than to contribute to the survival of an endangered species? Adopt a rescued turtle hatchling through our Turtle Conservation Centre!
Do you want to be an intern at the Turtle Conservation Centre?
Have you ever dreamed of contributing to the conservation of an endangered species? What about working with a passionate and knowledgeable team while getting hands-on experience in the field of turtle rehabilitation?
You could make this dream a reality – the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation’s Turtle Conservation Centre is looking for an intern!
Meet the Fallows: Ocean storytellers with the cutest sidekicks!
Monique and Chris Fallows are incredible ocean storytellers and friends of the Two Oceans Aquarium, so we were thrilled to host them (and one of their adorable dogs, Sandi) for a reading of Sandi and the Salty Sea Dogs at the Two Oceans Aquarium. The Fallows are dedicated to spreading the message of ocean conservation – with the excitement leading up to Marine Protected Areas Day, we hope their story inspires our Two Oceans Aquarium family to take steps towards protecting our ocean. Let’s learn more about the Fallows’ ocean journey…
It's MPA Day! A celebration of our iconic species and the crucial habitats that they call home
Happy Marine Protected Areas Day! Yes, today is the day that we dedicate to, and celebrate those areas around our coast, and within our marine environment, that have been declared protected areas. Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are areas that function almost in the same way as nature reserves do on land. Around and off the South African coastline there are 41 MPAs, dotted between iSimangaliso in KwaZulu-Natal on the East Coast, all the way to Orange Shelf Edge, offshore of Port Nolloth in the Northern Cape on the West Coast. It might sound like our ocean territory is well covered by MPAs, but in reality, only 5% of South Africa’s ocean territory falls within an MPA.How to celebrate MPA Day: Join in these exciting activities on 1 and 3 August
Marine Protected Areas are for everyone to enjoy and learn from for generations to come! Together with like-minded ocean-loving organisations, we're sharing our passion this MPA Day by bringing you a bunch of fun, informative and exciting activities to join in on. Rock pooling, surfing, snorkelling, beach cleanups, seminars, and more - there's a way for everyone to enjoy our precious False Bay Hope Spot and more this MPA Day!
10 reasons why Marine Protected Areas matter
Did you know that South Africa is the first country to have a dedicated Marine Protected Areas Day? On 1 August, South Africans celebrate a day dedicated to the conservation of critical ocean areas which allow marine life to thrive, reproduce and grow. South African has 42 Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), all of which protect crucial habitats for our diverse, unique and commercially important ocean species! On land, South Africa protects 7.8% of our area, whereas in the ocean, it’s only 5% of our territory.