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Get up close and personal with some of our ocean ambassadors
Do you love visiting the Two Oceans Aquarium? Have you ever dreamed about being up close with the animals? Well, we have just the thing for you!
Spotted gully sharks return to the ocean: How the Two Oceans Aquarium uses tagging technology for conservation
In February 2026, the Two Oceans Aquarium released three spotted gully sharks back into their ocean home at Mgwalana in the Eastern Cape, marking an important contribution to ongoing shark conservation and research along the southern African coastline.
Meet Nutmeg, a loggerhead turtle undergoing rehabilitation
This week, our Turtle Conservation Centre introduced a new turtle into the I&J Ocean Exhibit at the Two Oceans Aquarium! Nutmeg, a female loggerhead turtle undergoing rehabilitation at our turtle hospital, has made wonderful progress since her rescue last year and is ready for the next step in her journey.
Tracking our turtles: Nori, the long-distance explorer
Nori the green turtle has now spent almost four months in the ocean! Since she was released into the De Hoop Marine Protected Area 110 days ago, she has made the most of the opportunity to cover impressive distances.
How to help seals in distress this International Seal Day
This International Seal Day, learn how you can help if you ever spot a Cape fur seal in distress.
Brave swimmers take on an icy ocean crossing to save endangered turtles
Between 14 and 28 April 2026, a group of determined open-water swimmers will take on an extraordinary 11km ocean crossing from Robben Island to Granger Bay - not for medals or records, but to support the survival of endangered sea turtles. You can get involved by donating - be part of a collective effort that safeguards endangered species and protects our ocean for generations to come.
Thank you, Two Oceans Aquarium staff and volunteers, for years of amazing work
We recently celebrated the Long Service Awards, honouring some of the staff and volunteers who have reached big milestones in their journey with us.
The Two Oceans Aquarium released Blue, the ragged-tooth shark, back into her ocean home
After eight years in our care at the Two Oceans Aquarium, Blue, a female ragged-tooth shark, has returned home to the ocean.
Where does the Two Oceans Aquarium's water come from?
What if the “secret ingredient” behind Two Oceans Aquarium’s exhibits doesn’t come from a laboratory, but directly from the ocean itself?
Inspiring sustainable tourism for a healthier ocean
Our recent Ecotourism Training Course explored the intricacies of our coastline and the incredible biodiversity it supports, while unpacking key topics such as fisheries management, responsible tourism, and core ecotourism principles.
The Two Oceans Aquarium is a proud founder member of the African Association for Wildlife in Human Care
The Two Oceans Aquarium is a proud founder member of the newly formed African Association for Wildlife in Human Care (AAWHC).
Orbicular batfish
The orbicular batfish is a large, disc-shaped fish with a flattened dusky silver body. Its anal and dorsal fins are symmetrical, giving the adult batfish a spade-like appearance. Its dorsal, anal and tail fins are translucent yellow with black margins, and its pectoral fins are yellow.