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Worldwide Vets volunteers dive into marine animal care at the Two Oceans Aquarium

Worldwide Vets volunteers dive into marine animal care at the Two Oceans Aquarium

Between July and August, the Two Oceans Aquarium and its Foundation had the pleasure of hosting a group of international veterinary students and their two facilitators from America, Canada, Hong Kong,...

Ocean Campus, Foundation, Courses, Conservation, Blog

How Exposure Days bring the ocean to life for our Marine Sciences learners

How Exposure Days bring the ocean to life for our Marine Sciences learners

For our Marine Sciences FET learners, Exposure Days are an opportunity to step beyond theory and experience the wonders of the ocean world first-hand. These practical sessions bring classroom theory t...

Marine Sciences, Courses, Ocean Campus, Foundation, Blog

Seal Health Week: A powerful collaboration for marine mammal conservation in southern Africa

Seal Health Week: A powerful collaboration for marine mammal conservation in southern Africa

Recently, the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation hosted Seal Health Week for marine conservationists, veterinarians, researchers, and government partners to confront pressing challenges facing seal popula...

Marine Wildlife, Conservation, Seals, Foundation, Blog

Tracking our turtles: Nobomvu is exploring the continental shelf!

Tracking our turtles: Nobomvu is exploring the continental shelf!

It’s been 600 days since Nobomvu, our fiery loggerhead turtle, returned to the ocean after two gruelling years of rehabilitation.
Scan you believe it? The value of CT and MRI scans in turtle rehabilitation

Scan you believe it? The value of CT and MRI scans in turtle rehabilitation

Over the years, our Turtle Conservation Centre has rehabilitated hundreds of endangered turtles, each with a unique story. Many of the subadult turtles are rescued in dire condition, suffering from a ...

Turtles, Conservation, Foundation, Blog

The Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation hosted a Seal Health Public Information Session

The Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation hosted a Seal Health Public Information Session

Cape Town’s marine conservation challenges took centre stage at a recent public information session that brought locals, scientists, and city officials together.
Welcome to the I&J Ocean Exhibit, Habanero!

Welcome to the I&J Ocean Exhibit, Habanero!

Habanero the loggerhead turtle has been introduced to the I&J Ocean Exhibit! Thanks to the support of Morukuru Goodwill Foundation, Habanero's future is looking bright.

Turtles, Conservation, Foundation, Blog

"Wild Waterfront": The remarkable tale of our urban wildlife and the people who protect them

"Wild Waterfront": The remarkable tale of our urban wildlife and the people who protect them

This week, the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation enjoyed the premiere of our latest documentary film, Wild Waterfront, at Cape Town's Labia Theatre!

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

Bokkie the green turtle’s final tracking update

Bokkie the green turtle’s final tracking update

Our Turtle Conservation Centre released Bokkie, the brave amputee green turtle, on 21 October 2024 into the warm waters of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park Marine Protected Area. After an intensive rehab...

Turtles, Conservation, Foundation, Blog

Toad crossing: Western leopard toads are on the move in Cape Town!

Toad crossing: Western leopard toads are on the move in Cape Town!

The Two Oceans Aquarium appeals to all motorists to be aware of migrating Western leopard toads on roads, especially at night.

Amphibians, Conservation, Blog

Celebrating our Marine Protected Areas in an ocean of ways!

Celebrating our Marine Protected Areas in an ocean of ways!

Today, 1 August, we are celebrating the fifth annual Marine Protected Areas (MPA) Day! This special day marks a celebration of our ocean’s most critical conservation spaces. Much like our terrestrial ...

Marine Protected Areas, Conservation, Foundation, Events, Blog

How do sharks use Marine Protected Areas?

How do sharks use Marine Protected Areas?

With Marine Protected Areas Day coming up, we’re shining a light on the way that sharks use these protected ocean spaces.

Sharks, Marine Protected Areas, Conservation, Blog