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We'd like to thank everyone who made the Two Oceans Aquarium & Texx and the City's After Dark series a huge success. We're already stoked for the next one!

Evanne Rothwell, who volunteered at the Aquarium for 12 years and is a lifetime member, has proved that scuba diving never gets old! Evanne is 78 years young and recently completed a PADI Discover Scu...

Bheni is a green turtle (Chelonia mydas) who was rescued in December 2022 with a significant infection under the scutes (shell plates) of his carapace (top shell). Since then, he's been undergoing reh...

Whale sharks are special - not only are they the largest shark species in the world, but they are also the largest fish species in the world. Although their size is their usual claim to fame, whale sh...

Are you in Grade 9 and looking for a subject choice that will both excite and prepare you for your future? Do you know someone in this space? The Marine Sciences FET course at the Two Oceans Aquarium ...

Scorpionfish are the lesser-known cousins of the infamous stonefish, the most venomous fish in the world. They are just as venomous but slightly prettier, as far as fish that look like stones go…

On 16 September 2023, the Trash Bash Clean-up will take place at Monwabisi Beach in celebration of International Coastal Clean-up Day!

It is that time of the year when the endemic and endangered Western leopard toads migrate from their garden homes to various water bodies to breed. August has already seen great numbers of toads movin...

As the 3rd Marine Protected Areas (MPA) Day celebrations conclude, it’s time to honour the dynamic women who have committed their lives to protect the ocean and its inhabitants. This Women’s Day, it’s...

Our tribe of travelling turtles have made incredible progress in the short time since our last update. Bob, Pan, Turbo, and Litchi have racked up an impressive 23 900km between them! Let's hear more f...

Marine Protected Areas are chosen for their unique biodiversity, heritage significance, and importance to maintaining the biosphere. These places are bursting with marine life and are incredibly valua...

You've been waiting patiently, but we're very pleased to announce that applications are open for new Two Oceans Aquarium volunteers - you just need to complete a short training programme! Our voluntee...