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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!
This Endangered Species Day, meet some of the threatened species at the Two Oceans Aquarium
It's Endangered Species Day! South Africa is home to incredible species diversity, from its wild ocean to the rugged mountains. Unfortunately, many of these species are threatened with extinction. Today, Endangered Species Day, is both a celebration of this diversity and a warning that it will not last forever.
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 turtle species.
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 cohort with the potential of the year ahead!
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 of Coast 2 Coast 2025, an ambitious 7-week cleanup marathon covering the entire length of South Africa's coastline.
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 one of South Africa’s largest Cape fur seal colonies.
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 quite a lot about these charming and fascinating mammals.
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.
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 care, abundance, community, and a collective spirit – a reminder that we have one chance to make a lasting impact.
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 (MPAs) is one way that this can be achieved, with research of fish species showing notable improvement. In the build-up to MPA Day celebrations on 1 August, a passionate South African scientist has shared his findings that show the value of these ‘nature reserves of the sea’.
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.
Tracking our turtles: Nobomvu's explorations
It’s been 543 days since Nobomvu, the loggerhead turtle, was released into the warm waters off Cape Point. Fondly known to the Turtle Conservation Centre team as our “Red Lady”, Nobomvu has had a fascinating journey since her release.