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4 February, 2020
The yoshi challenge
Yoshi the loggerhead turtle has travelled more than 35 000km across the ocean. Her story has taken the world by storm and inspired the imaginations of people from all walks of life, from Cape Town to ...
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31 January, 2020
World wetlands day: 11 reasons why wetlands are vital for humans and animals
Wetlands occur in different environments around the world, but they all have one thing in common: they are extremely important habitats of rich biodiversity, and they have an important role to play in...
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27 January, 2020
Free course for grade 10, 11 & 12s: applications for fet marine biology course now open
In a continuous effort of offering new programmes to learners of all grades and backgrounds, the Two Oceans Aquarium will again be running courses for FET phase learners in 2020. The courses are offer...
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27 January, 2020
Catering for all your fabulous functions needs
During the day, the Aquarium is a wondrous place to visit. Come nightfall, it transforms into a magical space with an incredible ever-changing backdrop for any function. From gala dinners to cocktail ...
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23 January, 2020
Morsbags: sociable, guerrilla bagging
On Saturday 25 January 2020, Western Cape Morsbags will be handing out gorgeous free reusable shopping bags featuring limited-edition Two Oceans Aquarium scenes from 11h00 to 13h00 inside the Aquarium...
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22 January, 2020
Biomimicry: technologies inspired by nature
As a species, humans are often considered to be at the top of the evolutionary ladder, said to be the pinnacle of evolution and consciousness. However, even in the 21st Century, humans have still got ...
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17 January, 2020
Hagfish are (too) weird
Hagfish are weird. There is no nicer way of saying it; there is no way to sugar-coat it – they are just weird. For the sake of brevity, I will just cover three things that make them weird, and incredi...
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16 January, 2020
Free course for grade 9s: applications for the marine science explorer course are open
The Marine Science Explorer course is a content-packed offering of the Two Oceans Aquarium's Marine Science Academy. This course is the ideal opportunity for environmentally-minded Grade 9 learners wh...
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10 January, 2020
Free marine science discoverer course for grade 8s: applications open
The Marine Science Discoverer course is a free, introduction to marine biology and marine careers. This course is ideally suited for Grade 8 learners who have an interest in marine life and science an...
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6 January, 2020
Close encounters of the animal kind
At the Two Oceans Aquarium, we believe that a "close encounter" is when you become so close to an animal, that a connection is formed - one where you can experience a little bit of what it is like to ...
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1 January, 2020
Megalodon: the real facts about the largest shark that ever lived
"Megalodon" is the common name for Carcharocles megalodon, a truly gigantic predatory shark that went extinct long ago. Thanks to urban legends, and the popularity of movies like The Meg, Megalodon is...
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24 April, 2015
Bob the turtle's rollercoaster rehabilitation
On 6 November 2014, an injured young green turtle was found on a beach in the De Hoop Nature Reserve, about four hours drive from Cape Town, and the race was on to save its life.
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