Skip to content
Latest news

Latest news

What have we been up to at the Two Oceans Aquarium?
Go to external page: SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER
Ocean moms and why we love them

Ocean moms and why we love them

There is no denying that mothers are the best – but did you know that yours isn’t the only super-mom around? The ocean is filled with incredible animal mothers who can provide a fascinating look into ...

Seals, Fish, Turtles, Blog

Tracking our Turtles: Nori visits the waters near St Helena island

Tracking our Turtles: Nori visits the waters near St Helena island

Nori, a green turtle who was in rehabilitation at the Turtle Conservation Centre for about two years, was released into the crystal clear waters of De Hoop Marine Protected Area in November 2025.

Turtles, Conservation, Turtle tracking, Marine Protected Areas, Foundation, Blog

Enrichment at the Two Oceans Aquarium: Why grazing matters

Enrichment at the Two Oceans Aquarium: Why grazing matters

The colourful Coral Reef Exhibit is immediately eye-catching when visitors come face-to-face with the diversity of fish and corals.

Blog, Animals, Exhibits, Fish

Meet Sage, a rare olive ridley turtle at the Turtle Conservation Centre in Cape Town

Meet Sage, a rare olive ridley turtle at the Turtle Conservation Centre

When our Turtle Rescue Network received a call about an injured turtle stranded in the De Hoop Marine Protected Area, we did not expect that the turtle in question would be a rare olive ridley - a spe...

Turtles, Conservation, Blog, Foundation, Plastic Pollution

Swimmers complete 11km ocean crossing to help endangered turtles – and their journey isn’t over

Swimmers complete 11km ocean crossing to help endangered turtles – and their journey isn’t over

A group of determined open-water swimmers successfully completed an extraordinary 11km ocean crossing from Robben Island to Granger Bay on 25 April 2026, raising vital funds and awareness for endanger...

Turtles, Foundation, Conservation, Blog, Our team, Events, Campaigns

Three reasons African penguins face extinction – and three ways you can help.

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...

Not On Our Watch, Penguins, Campaigns, Conservation, Blog

Tracking the Lost Years: A second release in the Agulhas Current

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 ...

Conservation, Foundation, Blog, Turtles, Marine Protected Areas

Diver24: UCT divers attempting 24-hour diving relay for a good cause this weekend!

Diver24: UCT divers attempting 24-hour diving relay for a good cause this weekend!

It's that time of year again: The Two Oceans Aquarium Dive School is hosting the UCT Underwater Club’s Diver24 fundraising initiative! This 24-hour dive-athon will see UCT Underwater Club members part...

Diving, Blog, Foundation, Press Releases, Events

Behind the scenes with our Western clownfish babies

Behind the scenes with our Western clownfish babies

Behind the scenes, our Aquarists have successfully hatched and raised a brand-new generation of Western clownfish, thanks to careful planning, patience, and a deep understanding of how these iconic fi...

Animals, Fish, Our team, Exhibits, Blog

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 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).

Blog, Our team, Marine Wildlife, Ocean Campus, Conservation, Animals

Inspiring sustainable tourism for a healthier ocean

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 touris...

Blog, Foundation, Ocean Campus, Conservation, Sustainable Seafood, Marine Protected Areas

Where does the Two Oceans Aquarium's water come from?

Where does the Two Oceans Aquarium's water come from?

What if the “secret ingredient” behind Two Oceans Aquarium’s exhibits doesn’t come from a laboratory, but directly from the ocean itself?

Blog, Our team, Exhibits, Animals