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Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation’s ‘By Die Soutwater’ Wins Silver at International Tourism Film Festival Africa
Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation’s ‘By Die Soutwater’ Wins Silver at International Tourism Film Festival Africa
The Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation has proudly clinched a Silver Award at the 2025 International Tourism Film Festival Africa (ITFFA) for its original documentary By Die Soutwater. The film was honour...

Marine Wildlife, Conservation, Foundation, Seals, Press Releases, Our team

South Africa signs historic High Seas Treaty - What does this actually mean?
South Africa signs historic High Seas Treaty - What does this actually mean?
A breakthrough moment for marine conservation as South Africa joins the global push to protect nearly half our planet.

Blog, Conservation, Marine Protected Areas, Press Releases

Tagged fish research shows how our Marine Protected Areas are saving the species
Tagged fish research shows how our Marine Protected Areas are saving the species
With marine life in rapid decline, urgent action is needed to protect ocean creatures and their habitats to ensure a healthy ecosystem and ocean survival. The establishment of Marine Protected Areas (...

Marine Protected Areas, Conservation, Fish, Press Releases

Smart Living: Inspiring the youth of today to live smart for the youth of tomorrow
Smart Living: Inspiring the youth of today to live smart for the youth of tomorrow
In an age where climate change, water scarcity, and energy challenges dominate global conversations, there's never been a more important time to equip the next generation with the tools to build a mor...

Outreach, Courses, Foundation, Blog, Education

This World Oceans Day, let's learn how to protect our blue planet
Learn how to protect our blue planet this World Oceans Day
Today is World Oceans Day! At the Two Oceans Aquarium, this day is close to our hearts as we are privileged to represent not one, but two, incredible oceans: The Atlantic and the Indian.

Sustainable Seafood, Conservation, Blog, Animals

One Blue Heart: Unplugged – A back-to-basics ocean conservation experience
Diving into an ocean conservation story at One Blue Heart
The highly anticipated One Blue Heart event took an immersive and intimate approach, bringing ocean conservation back to its core of connection, awareness, and impact. The Unplugged concept focused on...

Events, Foundation, Turtles, Blog

Teamwork in action: Our Marine Wildlife team looks back on seal tagging fieldwork in Kleinzee
Teamwork in action: Our Marine Wildlife team looks back on seal tagging fieldwork in Kleinzee
Earlier this year, our Marine Wildlife Management Programme (MWMP) team joined the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE)’s Marine Mammal team for fieldwork in Kleinzee – home to...

Marine Wildlife, Seals, Conservation, Our team, Foundation, Blog

Happy Otter Day: Learn about the Cape clawless otter with Wildlife Monitor Abdullah Abrahams
Happy Otter Day: Learn about the Cape clawless otter with Wildlife Monitor Abdullah Abrahams
This World Otter Day, we’re celebrating the Cape clawless otters that call the V&A Waterfront area home. Through our Marine Wildlife Management Programme's Urban Otter Project, we have learnt quit...

Marine Wildlife, Conservation, Foundation, Blog

A year in academic excellence: Celebrating research and collaboration at Two Oceans Aquarium
A year in academic excellence: Celebrating research and collaboration at Two Oceans Aquarium
As our Research team concludes the first half of the 2025 academic year, we’re reflecting on the remarkable achievements of our 2024 interns and students. We hope that this will inspire the 2025 cohor...

Research, Our team, Foundation, Blog

Coast 2 Coast: South Africa's biggest beach cleanup marathon with Save A Fishie
Coast 2 Coast: South Africa's biggest beach cleanup marathon with Save A Fishie
When ocean lovers unite, incredible things happen. This May, our Trash Bash community joined forces with Save A Fishie, a dedicated local beach cleanup organisation, for something special: The launch ...

Plastic Pollution, Trash Bash, Events, Blog

Happy Turtle Day: How our Turtle Conservation Centre saved 606 turtle hatchlings in 2024
Happy Turtle Day: How our Turtle Conservation Centre saved 606 turtle hatchlings in 2024
In light of World Turtle Day tomorrow, we’re shining a light on how our dedicated community responded to 2024's record-breaking turtle stranding season and what it means for the future survival of tur...

Turtles, Conservation, Foundation, Blog

Meet the team at the Turtle Conservation Centre!
Meet the team at the Turtle Conservation Centre!
At the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation’s Turtle Conservation Centre, we are privileged to have a devoted and passionate turtle team. Let's meet them!

Turtles, Our team, Conservation, Foundation, Blog