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Ticket winners chosen – SASSI all the way
By Ingrid Sinclair / 2 February 2012
Congratulations to Patrick Wilke, Tasneem Thomas, Lucinda Katzen, Wisaal Osman and Mignonne Olivier, whose names were chosen in a random draw. They’ve each won a set of double tickets to the Two Oceans Aquarium. How? By showing they’re SASSI (Sustainable Seafood Initiative of South Africa) and entering our January giveaway.
Win! Valentine’s table for two up for grabs
By Two Oceans Aquarium / 1 February 2012
Our Valentine’s with a Difference event sold out in record time this year – the support has been amazing and the Two Oceans Aquarium’s events team can’t wait to host all the couples on what is sure to be one of their most romantic nights yet. Yes, the bad news is that Valentine’s with a Difference is sold out. The good news is that we have one Valentine’s table for two to give away this month.
Hi-Tec partner with the Two Oceans Aquarium
By Kim Taylor Publicity / 30 January 2012
In keeping with their growing commitment to environmental causes, Hi-Tec has become the proud new sponsor of the Two Oceans Aquarium’s Microscope Exhibit, now known as the Hi-Tec Microscope Exhibit.
Venomous shark fins? Know the facts
By Helen Lockhart / 24 January 2012
I’ve just received a call from a concerned citizen who wanted to know whether there are venomous sharks in South African waters. According to the caller, her husband was taken out on a deep-sea fishing trip off East London and during the trip they caught a fair number of small sharks. The skipper told the anglers to “club the sharks to death” before throwing them overboard because they apparently have “venomous fins”.
Photos: Dolphins, sunfish and more spotted on Ocean Adventurer
By Ingrid Sinclair / 24 January 2012
The crew aboard Ocean Adventurer, Cape Town’s marine eco-tour that departs from the V&A Waterfront, have been delighted to show off the Cape’s ocean animals to their visitors. Says David de Villiers: “Sightings have been awesome. Almost every day we’ve seen dusky and heaviside dolphins.” Check out these pics of a recent trip, during which the crew even got close to ocean sunfish.
Have found three dead slender sunfish on the beach at paternoster on Friday 3rd feb … View comment
Jules on February 4, 2012.Aquarium on alert as slender sunfish wash ashore
Please could you let me know if you have any cancellations for Valentine’s Day and if not, please could you put my name on the list for next … View comment
Kelly Picken on February 3, 2012.Valentine’s with a Difference – feel the love
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Simon Leigh on February 3, 2012.Catching up with the Aquarium’s seal rescue team