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What happens when a turtle hatchling arrives at the Turtle Conservation Centre?
Stranding season brings many stranded and injured turtles to the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation’s Turtle Conservation Centre. Most often, these are little hatchlings that are found by our dedicated Turtle Rescue Network and brought to the Aquarium. But what happens when our team receives a new patient?
#NOOW Not On Our Watch: A campaign to save the African penguin
On 1 March 2023, the #NotOnOurWatch campaign was launched to raise awareness of the urgent plight of the African penguin. A number of conservation organisations including WWF-SA, Endangered Wildlife Trust, SAAMBR, SANCCOB, Birdlife South Africa, African Penguin and Seabird Sanctuary, Dyer Island Conservation Trust, Animal Ocean, and Nelson Mandela University support the campaign. The campaign was funded by the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation, the Florida Aquarium and the Georgia Aquarium in the US, and Zoos Victoria in Australia.
Tracking Bob: Continental shelf edition
It's been 33 days since we said 'Bob-voyage' and what a voyage it has been: a full 1 883km of exploring! Bob has been exploring the edge of the continental shelf... Here's the latest update from Conservation Manager, Talitha Noble.
Diver24: UCT divers finish another Aquarium scuba marathon
This past weekend, the Two Oceans Aquarium Dive School hosted the UCT Underwater Club for their annual Diver24 dive-athon fundraiser in aid of the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation and #SeaTheBiggerPicture..
10 things you need to know about seals
If you live near the coast, you likely know seals. Whether it's Cape Town's local Cape fur seal colonies, or another species somewhere more exotic, seals are remarkable - and not just for the "sea dog" shenanigans.
Tracking Bob: 41 days at sea!
This week, we are celebrating our wonderful Bob on his 41st day at sea! When we last checked in with Bob, he had started to move in a westerly direction after his fast journey south in the Agulhas current, intently staying on the inside of the continental shelf. At 200km south of Cape Agulhas, we were very curious about what Bob's next steps would be!
Seahorse-ing around: Seven facts you didn’t know about seahorses
Seahorses are one of the weirder animals you can see at the Two Oceans Aquarium - while also quite fascinating. Let's take a look at seven facts about these interesting animals.
Welcome Kai to the I&J Ocean Exhibit
Kai is a juvenile loggerhead turtle that was rescued and arrived at our Turtle Conservation Centre as a hatchling. In the next step of rehabilitation, Kai has recently been released into the I&J Ocean Exhibit.
Tracking Bob: Loopy ocean rollercoasters!
Bob, the green turtle, has been doing loops in the Atlantic Ocean - showing off his super chilled nature as he floats with the currents. Let's hear more from Talitha Noble, Conservation Manager at the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation.
Turtle-y awesome road trip: the turtle team takes on Hermanus!
This year, the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation embarked on the sixth annual Turtle Road Trip. From 5 to 11 March 2023, 10 dedicated staff members visited schools between Kleinmond and Gansbaai, spoke to key organisations along the coastline, and strengthened connections within the Turtle Rescue Network.
Join the Aquarium family: Here's how!
There are many ways to join the Two Oceans Aquarium family - and once you do, we promise you'll never want to leave!
Tracking Bob: the deepest update yet!
Bob, the green turtle we released in January 2023, has officially entered the deep blue! After 2500km and 48 days of travelling along the continental shelf, Bob is entering really deep waters for the first time! This is a super exciting step for our Bob, and we're very proud to watch as he boldly swims into the real big blue!