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Today is World Ocean Day! It is a day that sparks collective, global action for a healthy ocean. We live on a blue planet: The world’s oceans cover 97% of the Earth, sustaining life in incredible ways. But this beautiful blue expanse needs our help to survive into the future. Let’s learn about what the ocean does for us and how we can protect it!

Each of the marine species that make up the diverse ocean ecosystem possesses its unique traits. This includes the most interesting defence mechanisms which are adapted to avoid potential threats to survival. Let’s take a look at some Aquarium animals and the interesting defence mechanism which they’ve adapted.

Pan the loggerhead turtle's satellite tag has finally run its course. Let's look back at Pan's journey from rescue and rehabilitation to release.

The Two Oceans Aquarium Ocean Campus team recently completed yet another Junior Biologist course, and we'd like to thank everyone who made it possible!

Thank you to our amazing staff for years of passion and exceptional work.

Join us for our Rocky Shore Explore on Saturday, 8 June 2024, in celebration of World Ocean Day.

This holiday, the Two Oceans Aquarium is celebrating “The Weird and The Whimsical”! At the Aquarium, we house some wonderfully weird and whimsical animals – from the sightless hagfish to the striking devil firefish.

Let’s meet some of “The Weird and The Whimsical” animals at the Two Oceans Aquarium…

The Two Oceans Aquarium has been at the helm of creating long-lasting memories for over 25 years. We love seeing you and your loved ones create special moments in our underwater world. Let's take a look at some of these moments, courtesy of our Aquarium family.

Green turtles Bheni and Turbo and loggerhead turtle Nobomvu have been making some excellent progress in the big blue! Each of the turtles' journeys is uniquely fascinating. Let's hear more from Talitha Noble-Trull, Conservation Manager at the Turtle Conservation Centre...

Our Marine Protected Areas (MPA) are extraordinarily diverse and home to myriad species that play a core role in South Africa’s ecosystems. The Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation’s Turtle Conservation Centre places great value on the existence of MPAs – these marine havens provide feeding, breeding, and nesting grounds for many turtle species.

The V&A Waterfront is full of fascinating species, beyond the “typical” seals, otters, and sunfish… The African wood owl is a not-so-frequent visitor to the V&A Waterfront, but if you’re lucky, you may spot one on your next visit.

Have you ever dreamed of contributing to the conservation of an endangered species? What about working with a passionate and knowledgeable team while getting hands-on experience in the field of turtle rehabilitation?

You could make this dream a reality – the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation’s Turtle Conservation Centre is looking for an intern!