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Nobomvu, the loggerhead turtle’s final tracking update

Nobomvu, the loggerhead turtle’s final tracking update

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...

Turtles, Conservation, Foundation, Marine Protected Areas, Sustainable Seafood, Blog

Where does the Two Oceans Aquarium's kelp forest come from?

Where does the Two Oceans Aquarium's kelp forest come from?

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...

Exhibits, Our team, Marine Protected Areas, Blog

Green turtles were downlisted on the IUCN Red List: Why conservation must continue

Green turtles were downlisted on the IUCN Red List: Why conservation must continue

In October 2025, the green turtle’s (Chelonia mydas) global conservation status was changed on the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN)’s Red List from Endangered to Least Concern...

Turtles, Conservation, Marine Protected Areas, Foundation, Blog

The Two Oceans Aquarium family waddled for the African penguin

The Two Oceans Aquarium family waddled for the African penguin

On International African Penguin Awareness Day, our Two Oceans Aquarium family waddled together in support of the African penguin!

Not On Our Watch, Marine Protected Areas, Campaigns, Conservation, Penguins, Foundation, Events, Blog

Plunging into the Great African Seaforest: How does kelp impact us?

Plunging into the Great African Seaforest: How does kelp impact us?

South Africa’s west coast is home to one of the most incredible kelp forest systems in the world: The Great African Seaforest. While roughly 25% of our blue planet is covered with kelp forests, many o...

Marine Protected Areas, Conservation, Foundation, Blog

Tracking our turtles: Nobomvu is exploring the continental shelf!

Tracking our turtles: Nobomvu is exploring the continental shelf!

It’s been 600 days since Nobomvu, our fiery loggerhead turtle, returned to the ocean after two gruelling years of rehabilitation.

Turtles, Marine Protected Areas, Foundation, Blog

Celebrating our Marine Protected Areas in an ocean of ways!

Celebrating our Marine Protected Areas in an ocean of ways!

Today, 1 August, we are celebrating the fifth annual Marine Protected Areas (MPA) Day! This special day marks a celebration of our ocean’s most critical conservation spaces. Much like our terrestrial ...

Marine Protected Areas, Conservation, Foundation, Events, Blog

How do sharks use Marine Protected Areas?

How do sharks use Marine Protected Areas?

With Marine Protected Areas Day coming up, we’re shining a light on the way that sharks use these protected ocean spaces.

Sharks, Marine Protected Areas, Conservation, Blog

Find your way around South Africa’s MPAs with the launch of the MPA maps!

Find your way around South Africa’s MPAs with the launch of the MPA maps!

In the build-up to the 5th annual Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) Day on 1 August, easy-to-read maps of South Africa’s MPAs have been released to help anglers and the public navigate these precious ‘nat...

Marine Protected Areas, Conservation, Sustainable Seafood, Press Releases, Foundation

This World Shark Day, a collaborative acoustic tagging project is shining a light on elasmobranch movements

This World Shark Day, a collaborative acoustic tagging project is shining a light on elasmobranch movements

The Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation’s research team is thrilled to announce a marvellous new partnership to address key knowledge gaps in marine research, particularly in the field of elasmobranchs (sh...

Research, Marine Protected Areas, Conservation, Sharks, Foundation, Blog

What the Two Oceans Aquarium learned from 2025's United Nations Ocean Conference

What the Two Oceans Aquarium learned from 2025's United Nations Ocean Conference

This month, the ocean took the global stage at the United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC), which took place in France from 9 – 13 June 2025. Our Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation’s Dr Judy Mann-Lang, Exe...

Marine Protected Areas, Conservation, Foundation, Blog

South Africa signs historic High Seas Treaty - What does this actually mean?

South Africa signs historic High Seas Treaty - What does this actually mean?

A breakthrough moment for marine conservation as South Africa joins the global push to protect nearly half our planet.

Blog, Conservation, Marine Protected Areas, Press Releases