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Help us save turtle hatchlings this stranding season
Turtle stranding season is coming up, and the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation’s Turtle Conservation Centre is preparing to receive hundreds of tiny hatchlings for rehabilitation. Every year from late February, baby turtles strand on beaches along the Western Cape coastline after hatching on the coast of northern KwaZulu-Natal. These patients are rescued by our incredible Turtle Rescue Network and brought to us for treatment.
Turtle Road Trip 2026 showcased the power of community
In anticipation of turtle stranding season, our Turtle Conservation Centre embarks on a road trip along the Garden Route to raise awareness, distribute rescue resources, and prepare the Turtle Rescue Network.
Spotted gully sharks return to the ocean: How the Two Oceans Aquarium uses tagging technology for conservation
In February 2026, the Two Oceans Aquarium released three spotted gully sharks back into their ocean home at Mgwalana in the Eastern Cape, marking an important contribution to ongoing shark conservation and research along the southern African coastline.
Meet Nutmeg, a loggerhead turtle undergoing rehabilitation
This week, our Turtle Conservation Centre introduced a new turtle into the I&J Ocean Exhibit at the Two Oceans Aquarium! Nutmeg, a female loggerhead turtle undergoing rehabilitation at our turtle hospital, has made wonderful progress since her rescue last year and is ready for the next step in her journey.
Tracking our turtles: Nori, the long-distance explorer
Nori the green turtle has now spent almost four months in the ocean! Since she was released into the De Hoop Marine Protected Area 110 days ago, she has made the most of the opportunity to cover impressive distances.
How to help seals in distress this International Seal Day
This International Seal Day, learn how you can help if you ever spot a Cape fur seal in distress.
Brave swimmers take on an icy ocean crossing to save endangered turtles
Between 14 and 28 April 2026, a group of determined open-water swimmers will take on an extraordinary 11km ocean crossing from Robben Island to Granger Bay - not for medals or records, but to support the survival of endangered sea turtles. You can get involved by donating - be part of a collective effort that safeguards endangered species and protects our ocean for generations to come.
Thank you, Two Oceans Aquarium staff and volunteers, for years of amazing work
We recently celebrated the Long Service Awards, honouring some of the staff and volunteers who have reached big milestones in their journey with us.
Inspiring sustainable tourism for a healthier ocean
Our recent Ecotourism Training Course explored the intricacies of our coastline and the incredible biodiversity it supports, while unpacking key topics such as fisheries management, responsible tourism, and core ecotourism principles.
The Two Oceans Aquarium is a proud founder member of the African Association for Wildlife in Human Care
The Two Oceans Aquarium is a proud founder member of the newly formed African Association for Wildlife in Human Care (AAWHC).
Tracking the Lost Years: A second release in the Agulhas Current
In January, a collaborative team of researchers from the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation and Upwell motored out into the swift Agulhas Current and released 12 tiny loggerhead turtles, each fitted with a satellite tag on their carapace.
Three reasons African penguins face extinction – and three ways you can help.
Happy World Penguin Day! Today, we are celebrating a penguin close to our hearts: the African penguin. This charismatic seabird is endemic to South Africa and Namibia – an iconic species and a special sighting at Boulder’s Beach and Betty’s Bay. However, their numbers are declining dramatically. Unless we do something about it, the African penguin will be functionally extinct by 2035. Thanks to the #NOOW African penguin campaign, here are three reasons the African penguin faces extinction and three ways YOU can save them.