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How we tag the turtles for release at the Turtle Conservation Centre
At the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation's Turtle Conservation Centre, our dedicated team rescues, rehabilitates, and releases five of the world’s seven turtle species. Tagging is an invaluable tool for this work, providing us with incredible insight into the post-rehabilitation movements and lifestyles of our turtles.
Meet our research team at the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation
At the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation, we are proud to support a thriving multidisciplinary Research team.
What the Two Oceans Aquarium learned from 2025's United Nations Ocean Conference
This month, the ocean took the global stage at the United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC), which took place in France from 9 – 13 June 2025. Our Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation’s Dr Judy Mann-Lang, Executive of Strategic Projects, avidly followed the conference’s proceedings and shared her thoughts with us.
The sardine run is underway, but where have all the fish gone?
The sardine run is one of the ocean’s most extraordinary events. Every year, the ocean community flocks to South Africa’s east coast to witness this stunning display of abundance and biodiversity.
Building community conservation success: A collaboration between the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation and the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens in Palm Desert, California, USA, recently facilitated a social science training workshop hosted by the Two Oceans Aquarium, Cape Town. The workshop guided participants in creating rigorous and scientifically valid community perception and evaluation studies.
This World Shark Day, a collaborative acoustic tagging project is shining a light on elasmobranch movements
The Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation’s research team is thrilled to announce a marvellous new partnership to address key knowledge gaps in marine research, particularly in the field of elasmobranchs (sharks and rays). What better way to celebrate World Shark Day?
Creatures & Creators: A winter workshop of wonder, collaboration, and discovery
Cape Town Creative Academy (CTCA) recently co-designed and co-developed Creatures & Creators in partnership with the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) and the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation. This cross-disciplinary winter workshop brought together design, science, and storytelling in an inspiring, hands-on learning experience.
Our Ocean Campus hosted the Wildlife Forensics Academy for a two-day workshop
This past week, the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation’s Ocean Campus hosted several Wildlife Forensics Academy (WFA) interns for a two-day workshop aimed at introducing these bright young minds to the work of the Two Oceans Aquarium and its Foundation.
We honoured our dedicated long-serving staff at the Two Oceans Aquarium and its Foundation!
Behind every magical moment at the Two Oceans Aquarium is an incredible team making it all happen! We recently celebrated the Long Service Awards, honouring some of our amazing staff and volunteers who have reached big milestones in their journey with us. From educating thousands to creating unforgettable memories, they’re the heart of everything we do. Thank you for your passion, dedication, and years of service!
Here’s why Marine Sciences should be your top Matric subject choice for 2026
Are you an ocean-loving Grade 9 learner who loves science and thinking outside the box? What if we told you that our Ocean Campus offers a school subject that lets you explore the deep sea, discover how climate change affects coral reefs, and understand how sharks help protect ecosystems, all while working towards your Matric? Marine Sciences is the subject for you - you could be a part of the next class in 2026.
Find your way around South Africa’s MPAs with the launch of the MPA maps!
In the build-up to the 5th annual Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) Day on 1 August, easy-to-read maps of South Africa’s MPAs have been released to help anglers and the public navigate these precious ‘nature reserves of the sea’. This innovative idea was brought to life by Dr Bruce Mann and Dr Ryan Daly, both of whom work at the Oceanographic Research Institute in Durban.
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.