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Thousands across the globe joined in celebrating Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) Day on 1 August and into the weekend. From South Africa to Sweden and beyond, these ‘nature reserves of the sea’ were cel...

When humans and wild animals cross paths in urban frontiers like the V&A Waterfront, finding the best methods to work together to avoid conflict and achieve harmony is the absolute priority. Colla...

Monique and Chris Fallows are incredible ocean storytellers and friends of the Two Oceans Aquarium, so we were thrilled to host them (and one of their adorable dogs, Sandi) for a reading of Sandi and ...

Mandela Day is all about having a positive impact through our actions. What better way to do this than to contribute to the survival of an endangered species? Adopt a rescued turtle hatchling through ...

Our Marine Protected Areas (MPA) are extraordinarily diverse and home to myriad species that play a core role in South Africa’s ecosystems. The Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation’s Turtle Conservation Cen...

The V&A Waterfront is full of fascinating species, beyond the “typical” seals, otters, and sunfish… The African wood owl is a not-so-frequent visitor to the V&A Waterfront, but if you’re lucky...

Green turtles Bheni and Turbo and loggerhead turtle Nobomvu have been making some excellent progress in the big blue! Each of the turtles' journeys is uniquely fascinating. Let's hear more from Talith...

Today is World Ocean Day! It is a day that sparks collective, global action for a healthy ocean. We live on a blue planet: The world’s oceans cover 97% of the Earth, sustaining life in incredible ways...

Pan the loggerhead turtle's satellite tag has finally run its course. Let's look back at Pan's journey from rescue and rehabilitation to release.

Turtles are amongst the oldest animals on the planet – they first appeared on the fossil record over 220 million years ago. They are incredibly resilient animals, with a host of adaptions for survivin...

Are you ready for another turtle-y fascinating glimpse into the movements of our Turtle Conservation Centre’s satellite-tagged turtles? Bheni, Nobomvu, Turbo, and Pan have been making incredible progr...

Over the last few weeks, the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation’s Turtle Conservation Centre has been inundated with a whopping 574 stranded turtle hatchlings.