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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.

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 ...

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...

After eight years in our care at the Two Oceans Aquarium, Blue, a female ragged-tooth shark, has returned home to the ocean.

Nori the green turtle has now spent almost four months in the ocean! Since she was released into the De Hoop Marine Protected Area 110 days ago, she has made the most of the opportunity to cover impre...

In 2025, we celebrated the Two Oceans Aquarium's 30th birthday! Not only is this a huge milestone for us as leaders in conservation and education, but it is also a special occasion for our Aquarium fa...

Nori, the green turtle, was recently released into the De Hoop Marine Protected Area and we are finally sharing her first satellite tracking update!

When the Two Oceans Aquarium first opened its doors on 13 November 1995, Cape Town gained a world-class celebration of the ocean’s wonders. Nestled at the meeting point of the Indian and Atlantic Ocea...

Our Turtle Conservation Centre team released turtles Nori, Stella, Pebbles, and Cinnamon into the De Hoop Marine Protected Area! Each of the turtles has had a fascinating and unique rehabilitation jou...

Shark nets are just what they sound like: Sprawling underwater barriers designed to remove sharks from public beaches. Unsurprisingly, there is a price for bather protection, and sharks have been payi...

Nobomvu, the beloved loggerhead turtle often referred to as our “Red Lady”, has sent in her final satellite tracking update. After 659 days covering an incredible 25 500km, Nobomvu’s satellite tag has...

For three decades, the Kelp Forest Exhibit has stood as a living, breathing symbol of the Two Oceans Aquarium’s dedication to ocean conservation, marine education, and awe-inspiring natural beauty. Th...