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Video: Ban the single-use plastic bag – this idea’s time has come

Video: Ban the single-use plastic bag – this idea’s time has come By Ingrid Sinclair / 16 May 2012

“We all know that plastic is contributing to the literal death of our planet, but are we really personally willing to do anything about it?”

This was the question posed by Two Oceans Aquarium Senior Bird Trainer Hayley McLellan at TEDxSeaPoint, an inspiring event held in Cape Town in March 2012.

All about the youth at the 2012 International Aquarium Congress

All about the youth at the 2012 International Aquarium Congress By Katja Rockstroh / 14 May 2012

As a result of the growing recognition the Two Oceans Aquarium has received, we are hosting the 2012 International Aquarium Congress (IAC) from 9 to 14 September 2012 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC). The IAC is the most important and prestigious event for the public aquarium industry, drawing specialists in animal husbandry, marine education, tourism and aquarium business management from around the globe. What’s more, the 2012 congress marks the first time these key players in the industry meet on African soil.

Video: Our teacher makes magic at TEDxSeaPoint

Video: Our teacher makes magic at TEDxSeaPoint By Two Oceans Aquarium / 11 May 2012

Two Oceans Aquarium Environmental Education Centre teacher Khonzani Lembeni had the TEDxSeaPoint audience in stitches in March when he talked about how he helps get children living in informal communities excited about conserving our oceans.

Diary of a diver: Pool smarts

Diary of a diver: Pool smarts By Ingrid Sinclair / 24 April 2012

So what’s the next step for a prospective PADI Open Water scuba diver? The motley crew – Brendan, Franzisca and I – awoke early on a Saturday morning and headed out to Wynberg Military Base in Cape Town where Iain Robertson would introduce us to underwater shenanigans and the equipment that makes these shenanigans possible in the first place.

2012 Waddle for a Week Day 6 (21 April 2012): Muizenberg to Simon’s Town

2012 Waddle for a Week Day 6 (21 April 2012): Muizenberg to Simon’s Town By Katja Rockstroh / 23 April 2012

The last day of the Waddle was upon us. It felt like just yesterday that we arrived in Gansbaai, excited about the week ahead and getting to know each other. Our last night was spent in Whale Watchers self-catering accommodation. With a view of Muizenberg beach and some surfing students, it was awesome to see Simon’s Town looming at the end of False Bay, our final destination of the 2012 Waddle for a Week campaign.

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