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The Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation co-hosted an exciting Seal-Human Conflict Conference
When humans and wild animals cross paths in urban frontiers like the V&A Waterfront, finding the best methods to work together to avoid conflict and achieve harmony is the absolute priority. Collaboration proved key at the Seal-Human Conflict Workshop held on 23 and 24 July 2024 - let's look at what was covered.
MPA Day 2024 grows into a global ocean conservation movement
Thousands across the globe joined in celebrating Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) Day on 1 August and into the weekend. From South Africa to Sweden and beyond, these ‘nature reserves of the sea’ were celebrated with more than 30 activities organised, emanating from this South African-born event.
Happy Women's Day to some of our incredible ocean guardians!
Happy Women's Day! From turtle conservation and education to research and visitor services, our Aquarium and its Foundation are privileged to be guided by some tenacious, inspiring women.
Let's meet these ocean guardians...
Join us for Trash Bash beach cleanup - protect our Marine Protected Areas!
Shine a light on the message of Marine Protected Areas (MPA) Day at our next Trash Bash beach cleanup!
As part of the Table Mountain National Park MPA, Hout Bay is the perfect site for an MPA-focused Trash Bash. The Two Oceans Aquarium and our Aquarium family will be at Hout Bay Beach on Saturday, 17 August – join us to experience first-hand the vital role beach cleanups can play in ocean health inside and outside MPAs.
The Two Oceans Aquarium has a new superhero: Batfish!
You may think Batman is cool, but have you heard of the batfish? This ocean superhero doesn’t need gadgets or a mask – the batfish has some incredible tricks up its fin just as it is! We have some longfin batfish on display at the Two Oceans Aquarium – come check them out.
The Two Oceans Aquarium released four spotted gully sharks
Our Two Oceans Aquarium collections team released four spotted gully sharks back into their ocean home at Mgwalana in the Eastern Cape!
A year in research: Advancing conservation through collaboration
At the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation, our research team is driven by a commitment to collaborate on research projects that focus on animal health and welfare, conservation, water quality, and the desire to support the next generation of scientists. Let’s look back on the past year through the eyes of our research team…
Tracking our Turtles: News from Bheni, Nobomvu, and Turbo
Our satellite-tagged turtles, Bheni, Nobomvu, and Turbo, have been making incredible progress on their journeys through the ocean. Bheni is making missions, Nobomvu says "local is lekker", and Turbo's satellite tag has sent in its last transmission.
Thank you to our turtle community!
As many of our Aquarium and Foundation family know, April saw an unprecedented number of stranded turtle hatchlings arriving at the Turtle Conservation Centre. Our team was working around the clock to care for over 500 loggerhead hatchlings, but we couldn't have done it without our turtle community. We would like to take this opportunity to thank a few of the incredible ocean champions who have helped us in our efforts to rescue and care for these precious turtles.
Volunteer at the Two Oceans Aquarium!
Back by popular demand, we are thrilled to announce that applications are open for new Two Oceans Aquarium volunteers - you just need to complete a short training programme!
Our volunteers are people who love the ocean and offer up some of their free time to help us spread the love of the ocean and its inhabitants. You don't need any prior experience or qualifications to become a volunteer, so this is the perfect opportunity for people who want a taste of what their future career in marine science may hold or those who simply want a hobby that keeps them in touch with the ocean. Young or old - all are welcome.
Clownfish Activity Sheet
Have you met Pawpaw the pufferfish?
Many of our Two Oceans Aquarium family may know about Pawpaw, the guineafowl pufferfish, and its bright and adorable presence in the I&J Ocean Exhibit!