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Do you have a love for the ocean? Do you wonder about what life lives beneath the waves? Or perhaps you want to know why South Africa has such rich and diverse marine life? If it is your dream to become a marine biologist or an oceanographer then this course is for you.The Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation will be offering a three-year online Marine Sciences course in 2021. The course is aimed at commencing Grade 10 learners who would like to study Marine Sciences as an 8th school subject. The subject will form part of their Matric certification and will be reflected on their final Matric certificate.

When Tinus Beukes was appointed the new General Curator of the Two Oceans Aquarium in March 2020, little did he know he’d be taking the reins just as we were about to enter lockdown. But, with years of managerial and hands-on aquarist experience at the Two Oceans Aquarium and uShaka Seaworld, our new General Curator and his team were ready! Meet Tinus, as he shares his unique Aquarium story with us.

When it comes to rehabilitating stranded sea turtles, it's no small task that the rescue team of the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation take on. On average, it costs about R5000 to care for a stranded hatchling - from the time it arrives at the Aquarium after being rescued by concerned members of the public, through a few months of veterinary care to get it strong and healthy, and finally a boat trip out to sea to release it back into its ocean home. However, as Maryke, Talitha and the team will tell you: Every turtle is a unique case, and rarely is "average" care enough.

No Two Oceans Aquarium visit would be complete without seeing those "big" iconic animals - the penguins, ragged-tooth sharks, white steenbras and the turtles. But, that's only part of our incredible underwater biodiversity, and once you settle into your visit, you really begin to notice the smaller, quirkier animals that are just as interesting - and the Skretting Diversity Gallery is home to many of them!

What's better than gifting someone a Two Oceans Aquarium entry ticket? Giving them an entire year of unlimited Aquarium visits!An annual membership to the Two Oceans Aquarium is fantastic value, and the ideal gift for young ocean-lovers, anyone who loves the quiet of a daily delve into the underwater world, or families that love indulging their curiosity. With a whole year of possibility, it's one gift you can be sure won't be forgotten at the end of the month!Gift memberships also include all our regular members' benefits:Access to special members-only family events Skip the ticket office queue Discounts at Bootlegger Coffee Company at the Aquarium Discounts on all Two Oceans Aquarium hosted public events, like Deep Blue Dinner Discounts on all Experiences, such as scuba diving Free seawater for your home aquarium There's no need to visit the Aquarium in person - you can buy a gift membership online and print the voucher yourself if you prefer. Gift memberships are valid for three months, and the year of unlimited access only starts on the gift recipient's first visit during that time. If you have any questions about gift memberships or becoming a member yourself, we're here to assist you.{image_1}

We've missed Trash Bashes! Despite the hurdles that 2020 has thrown at us, we are very please that we were finally able to safely head to Milnerton Beach for another Trash Bash beach cleanup.

The three species of ray in the I&J Ocean Exhibit demonstrate the biodiversity of these two oceans, and their commingling.

Last Friday, 12 November 2020, a group of adventurous swimmers took on the swim from Robben Island to Big Bay. Leigh de Necker and Talitha Nobel were two members of the intrepid group. Leigh is an Aquarist at the Two Oceans Aquarium, and Talitha heads up the turtle rehabilitation and release programme for the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation. Both of these women were swimming to raise funds for their chosen charities – the South African Shark Conservancy and the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation.

Today, 13 November 2020, we're celebrating our 25th birthday! On 13 November 1995, the Two Oceans Aquarium opened its doors to the public for the very first time, and we've since welcomed more than 6 million South African visitors and 4 million tourists - firmly becoming a favourite attraction with both local and international travellers.

Friday 13 November 2020 is a very special day on our calendar … The Two Oceans Aquarium will be turning a whopping 25 years old on this day! To celebrate our magical milestone, we will be keeping our doors open until 21h00 on Friday 13 November 2020 exclusively for Two Oceans Aquarium members.

It is said that 90% of the decisions we make are done so subconsciously. It’s also said that it takes 28 days to break a bad habit. We don’t know if that’s true, but we do know that our often subconscious decisions and day-to-day habits are having an impact that reaches from our homes, cities and jobs and impacts the oceans, ecosystems and planet that we share.

1003 days. More than 40 011km. 23 509 satellite messages. 6 282 satellite passes. 2 Ocean basins. 2 Continents. 1 Legend. Greatest of all time. YOSHI.For nearly three years, Yoshi the legendary loggerhead turtle has been making headlines around the world, but we knew that the day would come when her satellite would send its last transmission and we would lose contact with her. That day has arrived.Since her release in December 2017, she has swum over 40 000km. She has explored the west coast of southern Africa - visiting Robben Island, Namibia's Skeleton Coast and even Angola; turned around and has kept going all the way to Australia. She made pitstops at various feeding areas - even discovering sites unknown to science, kept swimming against the currents, but incredibly kept up her remarkable pace. Once her tracking data started making headlines, the public and scientists alike, started taking notice of her epic journey. Now, with the final transmissions of Yoshi's tag reaching us, we know that she has eventually settled down in the La Grange area of Western Australia's Eighty Mile Beach