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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...

The Two Oceans Aquarium’s vibrant Coral Exhibit is home to a variety of incredible species, from colourful grazer fish to swaying soft corals. Have you ever wondered what it takes to keep the coral in...

Visitors to the Two Oceans Aquarium have a rare opportunity to see one of South Africa's most elusive jelly species up close: A thriving pink meanie jelly (Drymonema sp.) is currently housed in our Je...

A group of determined open-water swimmers successfully completed an extraordinary 11km ocean crossing from Robben Island to Granger Bay on 25 April 2026, raising vital funds and awareness for endanger...

Behind the scenes, our Aquarists have successfully hatched and raised a brand-new generation of Western clownfish, thanks to careful planning, patience, and a deep understanding of how these iconic fi...

The Two Oceans Aquarium is a proud founder member of the newly formed African Association for Wildlife in Human Care (AAWHC).

What if the “secret ingredient” behind Two Oceans Aquarium’s exhibits doesn’t come from a laboratory, but directly from the ocean itself?

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

We recently celebrated the Long Service Awards, honouring some of the staff and volunteers who have reached big milestones in their journey with us.

In February 2026, the Two Oceans Aquarium released three spotted gully sharks back into their ocean home at Mgwalana in the Eastern Cape, marking an important contribution to ongoing shark conservatio...

In anticipation of turtle stranding season, our Turtle Conservation Centre embarks on a road trip along the Garden Route to raise awareness, distribute rescue resources, and prepare the Turtle Rescue ...

An unusual visitor from Antarctica has been spotted along the Cape’s coastline this week. A female crabeater seal, a species seldom seen in South African waters, was initially sighted at Baden Powell ...