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South African-born MPA Day Makes a Global Splash with Record-Breaking 2026 Celebrations

South African-born MPA Day Makes a Global Splash with Record-Breaking 2026 Celebrations

What began as a South African initiative has become one of the world's fastest-growing ocean conservation movements, with 2026 the biggest celebration of MPA Day yet! Held annually on 1 August and now...

Marine Protected Areas, Press Releases, Events, Foundation, Conservation, Campaigns

30x30 Countdown: With Four Years to Go, Are We on Track to Protect the Ocean?

30x30 Countdown: With Four Years to Go, Are We on Track to Protect the Ocean?

As the world prepares to celebrate MPA (Marine Protected Areas) Day on 1 August, attention is once again turning to one of the most ambitious conservation commitments ever made: the Global Goal to pro...

Events, Foundation, Conservation, Marine Protected Areas, Press Releases

Ghost fishing gear: The silent killer haunting our ocean

Ghost fishing gear: The silent killer haunting our ocean

When a female loggerhead turtle of nesting age washed ashore in Betty's Bay in February 2025, severely entangled in the ropes of a marker buoy, the damage had already been done. While ghost gear is of...

Sustainable Seafood, Conservation, Plastic Pollution, Turtles, Seals, Foundation, Marine Wildlife, Blog

Rocky Shore Explore: Join us at Dalebrook to celebrate MPA Day

Join our Rocky Shore Explore on 1 August 2026!

Join us for our Rocky Shore Explore on Saturday, 1 August 2026, in celebration of Marine Protected Areas Day.

Ocean Campus, Marine Protected Areas, Blog, Events, Conservation

Behind the scenes of the Save Our Seas Foundation Shark Exhibit

Behind the scenes of the Save Our Seas Foundation Shark Exhibit

Standing in front of the Save Our Seas Foundation Shark Exhibit is an awe-inspiring experience.

Blog, Conservation, Animals, Sharks, Exhibits

Entangled Cape fur seal rescue in Cape Town: What it reveals about ocean health

Entangled Cape fur seal rescue in Cape Town: What it reveals about ocean health

A juvenile Cape fur seal with a life-threatening entanglement was rescued by the Marine Wildlife Management Programme at the V&A Waterfront. Discover how marine pollution and discarded fishing gea...

Marine Wildlife, Seals, Conservation, Sustainable Seafood, Plastic Pollution, Foundation, Our team, Blog

Tracking our turtles: Snacks and stopovers for Kai and Nori

Tracking our turtles: Snacks and stopovers for Kai and Nori

Our Turtle Conservation Centre is currently tracking two rehabilitated turtles as they journey through the ocean. Let's catch up with Kai and Nori.

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

World Ocean Day 2026: How the Two Oceans Aquarium celebrated ocean action

World Ocean Day 2026: How the Two Oceans Aquarium celebrated ocean action

From education and conservation to community action and collaboration, the Two Oceans Aquarium and its partners marked this year's World Ocean Day through a series of meaningful events that highlighte...

Events, Ocean Campus, Conservation, Penguins, Sustainable Seafood, Blog

Tracking our Turtles: Kai and Nori are making missions

Tracking our Turtles: Kai and Nori are making missions

Our Turtle Conservation Centre is currently tracking the movements of two rehabilitated turtles as they journey through the ocean: Kai, a loggerhead, and Nori, a green. While they were released in the...

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

The Two Oceans Aquarium is hosting this year’s International Zoo Educators’ Conference: Here’s what you need to know

The Two Oceans Aquarium is hosting this year’s International Zoo Educators’ Conference: Here’s what you need to know

In October 2026, the Two Oceans Aquarium is hosting the International Zoo Educators Association (IZE) Conference. Here's everything you need to know about the conference, and why it matters.

IZE, Ocean Campus, Blog, Events, Foundation, Conservation

Rescued loggerhead turtle Kai is released after six years of rehabilitation at our Turtle Conservation Centre

Rescued loggerhead turtle Kai is released after six years of rehabilitation at our Turtle Conservation Centre

The Turtle Conservation Centre at the Two Oceans Aquarium recently celebrated a poignant milestone for one of our long-term rehabilitation patients. Kai, a juvenile loggerhead turtle rescued as a frag...

Blog, Foundation, Turtles, Conservation

A courageous recovery: Habanero, the loggerhead turtle, underwent a flipper amputation

A courageous recovery: Habanero, the rescued loggerhead turtle, underwent a flipper amputation

At the Turtle Conservation Centre in Cape Town, every turtle undergoing rehabilitation receives dedicated, specialised care from our veterinary team, even when this involves making tough decisions. Fo...

Turtles, Foundation, Blog, Conservation