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How to enjoy your local MPAs
Marine Protected Areas are chosen for their unique biodiversity, heritage significance, and importance to maintaining the biosphere. These places are bursting with marine life and are incredibly valuable for our planet's health. Here are four ways that you can enjoy and make the most of your local MPA!
Aquarium animals and the MPAs they call home
There are various iconic Aquarium species that rely on, and inhabit Marine Protected Areas in South Africa. Let's take a look at a few!
Tracking our Turtles: Jellyfish Feast
Time to check in with our three tagged turtles: Pan, Turbo, and of course, Bob! It is exciting to see that, currently, all three are hanging out along the West Coast, not too far off from each other… Let's hear more from Talitha Noble, Conservation Manager at the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation's Turtle Conservation Centre.
African penguins on track for extinction if extra measures aren’t taken: A call to action
At the current rate of decline, over 500 breeding pairs of the iconic African penguins in the wild may be obliterated this year and every year for the next decade, according to scientific research. By 2035, there probably won’t be enough breeding pairs left for the species to survive in the wild.
Celebrating the tenacious women protecting our ocean this Women’s Day!
As the 3rd Marine Protected Areas (MPA) Day celebrations conclude, it’s time to honour the dynamic women who have committed their lives to protect the ocean and its inhabitants. This Women’s Day, it’s time to shine a spotlight on the MPA Day women who are educating people about ocean health to ensure the survival of marine life and the planet. Thanks to Olivia Jones Communications for this amazing writing.
Meet Bheni, the green turtle!
Bheni is a green turtle (Chelonia mydas) who was rescued in December 2022 with a significant infection under the scutes (shell plates) of his carapace (top shell). Since then, he's been undergoing rehabilitation at our Turtle Conservation Centre.
Why did the Western leopard toad cross the road?
It is that time of the year when the endemic and endangered Western leopard toads migrate from their garden homes to various water bodies to breed. August has already seen great numbers of toads moving across busy roads at night around the Cape Peninsula and sadly many, many have already lost their lives due to cars.
5 amazing animals in the I&J Ocean Exhibit!
If you've ever visited the Two Oceans Aquarium, the marvel that is the I&J Ocean Exhibit needs no introduction! With great help from our partners, I&J, this exhibit is, and will continue to be home to many of the ocean's fascinating animals. Here are a few of the animals you'll see in the I&J Ocean Exhibit!
Join us at Trash Bash Mouille Point on 1 April 2023
On 1 April 2023, the Trash Bash Clean-up will take place at Mouille Point Beach - let's clean up our coastline!
Everything you should know about scorpionfish
Scorpionfish are the lesser-known cousins of the infamous stonefish, the most venomous fish in the world. They are just as venomous but slightly prettier, as far as fish that look like stones go…
Everything you've ever wanted to know about sharks in South Africa
From big to small - here's everything you ever wanted to know about sharks in South Africa.
Why should I take Marine Sciences?
Are you in Grade 9 and looking for a subject choice that will both excite and prepare you for your future? Do you know someone in this space? The Marine Sciences FET course at the Two Oceans Aquarium is the perfect path for those interested in an exhilarating, awesomely aquatic future!