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Learn about catsharks this school holiday
School holidays may be over, but we're still diving into the incredible sharks at the Two Oceans Aquarium – big and small.
Here’s why Marine Sciences should be your top Matric subject choice for 2026
Are you an ocean-loving Grade 9 learner who loves science and thinking outside the box? What if we told you that our Ocean Campus offers a school subject that lets you explore the deep sea, discover how climate change affects coral reefs, and understand how sharks help protect ecosystems, all while working towards your Matric? Marine Sciences is the subject for you - you could be a part of the next class in 2026.
Find your way around South Africa’s MPAs with the launch of the MPA maps!
In the build-up to the 5th annual Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) Day on 1 August, easy-to-read maps of South Africa’s MPAs have been released to help anglers and the public navigate these precious ‘nature reserves of the sea’. This innovative idea was brought to life by Dr Bruce Mann and Dr Ryan Daly, both of whom work at the Oceanographic Research Institute in Durban.
How do sharks use Marine Protected Areas?
With Marine Protected Areas Day coming up, we’re shining a light on the way that sharks use these protected ocean spaces.
Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation’s ‘By Die Soutwater’ Wins Silver at International Tourism Film Festival Africa
The Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation has proudly clinched a Silver Award at the 2025 International Tourism Film Festival Africa (ITFFA) for its original documentary By Die Soutwater. The film was honoured in the Wildlife and Conservation (Marine Life) category, standing out among 488 global submissions from 60 countries.
Toad crossing: Western leopard toads are on the move in Cape Town!
The Two Oceans Aquarium appeals to all motorists to be aware of migrating Western leopard toads on roads, especially at night.
Celebrating our Marine Protected Areas in an ocean of ways!
Today, 1 August, we are celebrating the fifth annual Marine Protected Areas (MPA) Day! This special day marks a celebration of our ocean’s most critical conservation spaces. Much like our terrestrial national parks, MPAs are sanctuaries where marine life can thrive, breed, and flourish undisturbed – they are vital not just for biodiversity, but also for our future wellbeing.
Bokkie the green turtle’s final tracking update
Our Turtle Conservation Centre released Bokkie, the brave amputee green turtle, on 21 October 2024 into the warm waters of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park Marine Protected Area. After an intensive rehabilitation process at the Turtle Conservation Centre, overcoming plastic ingestion and an amputated flipper, Bokkie certainly made her mark!
"Wild Waterfront": The remarkable tale of our urban wildlife and the people who protect them
This week, the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation enjoyed the premiere of our latest documentary film, Wild Waterfront, at Cape Town's Labia Theatre!
Welcome to the I&J Ocean Exhibit, Habanero!
Habanero the loggerhead turtle has been introduced to the I&J Ocean Exhibit! Thanks to the support of Morukuru Goodwill Foundation, Habanero's future is looking bright.
Scan you believe it? The value of CT and MRI scans in turtle rehabilitation
Over the years, our Turtle Conservation Centre has rehabilitated hundreds of endangered turtles, each with a unique story. Many of the subadult turtles are rescued in dire condition, suffering from a range of complex illnesses like lung disease, septic arthritis, fractures, and more. These issues often require extensive medical treatment to be resolved, and our Turtle Conservation Centre team is committed to giving their patients the best possible care to return them to full health.
Tracking our turtles: Nobomvu is exploring the continental shelf!
It’s been 600 days since Nobomvu, our fiery loggerhead turtle, returned to the ocean after two gruelling years of rehabilitation.