As the year comes to a close, it's a good time to reflect on some of the amazing things we've seen and experienced at the Two Oceans Aquarium. Here are a few of the wonderful moments you've shared with us this month.
We felt that the lyrics of Louis Armstrong's "It's A Wonderful World" would be most appropriate here.
I see trees of green
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"Friends come and go like the waves of the ocean. But, the true ones stick, like an octopus on your face." - Anonymous. Photo by @michellecherrytree.
Red roses too
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ARE · THEY · WATCHING · US? These sea critters have noted a future sea-lover in their midst! Photo by @aloiseswanepoel.
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The endangered Knysna seahorse is adapted to be more manoeuvrable than other seahorse species - helping it hunt amongst long seagrass. Photo by @stefanieviljoen.
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There's an amazing story behind this photo - we suggest you go to @myhumanandi and read Sandy's story (link in their bio). Photo by @myhumanandi.
And I think to myself - What a wonderful world
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Life takes you to unexpected places.
Love brings you home. Photo by @dricacestari.
I see skies of blue
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This is one of our giant short-tail stingrays - the largest stingray species in the world! Photo by @leigh_de_necker.
And clouds of white
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The toadfish is a bottom-dwelling ambush predator. It gets its name from the croaking sound it makes when trying to attract a mate. We think it is stunning! Photo by @luminescent_lucy.
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Photo by @glenoza.
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Sometimes kids remember a bit better than us adults that we are all linked to the ocean a bit better than us adults... Photo by @rinashawe.
And I think to myself - What a wonderful world
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This is an African penguin, also knowns as a black-footed or a jackass penguin. With fewer than 50 000 left (of a population originally over 1.5 million), they are one of the penguin species at the greatest risk of extinction. Photo by @jameshrmcclelland.
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The longhorn cowfish uses those luscious lips to blow into the sand and reveal scraps of food - and to squirt the occasional passing aquarist. Photo by @tvz89.
So pretty in the sky
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Meet Buzz the brindle bass - he's still "small", but will grow up to be one of the largest fish in the ocean. Keep Buzz and his SASSI Red List friends off your menu. Photo by @ayrtonlukeking.
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A sea star with seven legs! Surely a sign of good things to come! Photo by @wd_jonker.
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It's never too early to make a lasting impression. Photo by @estagrammi.
I see friends shaking hands
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One of the perks of being an Aquarium staff member - making new friends! Photo by @ktzenz.
Saying, "How do you do?"
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Photo by @kevin_niederhauser.
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Photo by @michellecherrytree.
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Clownfish enjoy a good cuddle - even on this alien landscape. Photo by @elna.glitter.
I hear babies cry
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Two curious kids and the big blue. Photo by @joinjade.
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Welcome to a universe of blue. Photo by @aosviajantes.
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Every ocean creature has beauty - just stop to take a look (and don't forget to breathe). Photo by @anita.wahl.
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Thanks to wonderful interactive lessons, like this amazing game from Formula D Interactive, sustainable lessons are never forgotten. Photo by @formula_d_interactive.
And I think to myself - What a wonderful world
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This tiny boxfish may easily win the "cutest fish at the Aquarium" competition, but behind those adorable looks is a vicious predator. How does it hunt? By melting our hearts! Photo by @johnjohnwag.
Yes, I think to myself
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Explore. Experience. Engage. We're open 365 days a year - get your tickets online to skip the ticket office queue. Photo by @kyle_the_young_savage.
What a wonderful world!
Thank you for an amazing year! As always, our doors are open 365 days a year for you and your family - we'd love you to share your experiences with us on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.
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