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The Two Oceans Aquarium celebrated MPA Day 2026 with a Rocky Shore Explore
Last weekend, on 1 August 2026, the Two Oceans Aquarium community celebrated the sixth annual Marine Protected Areas Day with a Rocky Shore Explore at Dalebrook Tidal Pool in the Table Mountain Marine Protected Area.
Applications for Marine Sciences, an official school subject for Grades 10–12, are now open
Between August and October, thousands of Grade 9 learners across South Africa choose the subjects they'll take through to Matric. For learners with a curiosity about the natural world, a passion for the ocean, or an interest in solving environmental challenges, Marine Sciences is a unique and exciting choice.
South African-born MPA Day Makes a Global Splash with Record-Breaking 2026 Celebrations
What began as a South African initiative has become one of the world's fastest-growing ocean conservation movements, with 2026 the biggest celebration of MPA Day yet! Held annually on 1 August and now officially endorsed as a United Nations Ocean Decade Activity, this celebration of Marine Protected Areas (nature reserves of the sea) plays a vital role in protecting the ocean – and ultimately the planet.
The living wonder of the Two Oceans Aquarium's Kelp Forest Exhibit
There is something magical about stepping into the Kelp Forest Exhibit at the Two Oceans Aquarium.
Ragged-tooth shark trafficking: Blue’s journey back to the wild ocean
In March 2026, a 201kg ragged-tooth shark was walked into the surf at Struisbaai, where she was released. She swam off confidently and strongly, with three Two Oceans Aquarium staff alongside her. Eight years earlier, the same shark had been confined in an illegal containment unit, bound for the Netherlands. That shark was Blue.
Toad patrol: Protecting Cape Town’s endangered Western leopard toads
Every winter, endangered Western leopard toads emerge from their garden homes and make a perilous journey across Cape Town's urban landscape to breed. For many, that journey involves crossing busy roads and contending with vehicles, dogs, and other hazards. Living only in a small area of the Western Cape, these remarkable amphibians are increasingly threatened by our expanding city – and they need our help.
Tracking our turtles: Twirling travels with Nori and Kai
Our Turtle Conservation Centre team has just received the latest tracking update from Nori and Kai, our satellite-tagged turtles! Green turtle Nori has clocked nearly 12 000km since her release, while loggerhead turtle Kai has averaged about 50km every day. Let's find out more about their travels...
How to get started as an ocean diver
Thinking about learning to dive but not sure where to begin? Here's the good news: You don't need to decide everything upfront. There's a clear path with the Two Oceans Aquarium’s PADI Dive School, where you can start small, test the waters, and build from there.
Here's how to get started, step by step.
Karoline Hanks ran 194km to support Sage, the olive ridley turtle
Our Turtle Conservation Centre recently celebrated the incredible determination of Karoline Hanks, who dedicated every kilometre of an extraordinary 194km run to our special olive ridley turtle, Sage.
Two oceans, one incredible underwater world
At the southern tip of Africa, two mighty ocean systems come together. The warm Indian Ocean and the cool Atlantic Ocean meet along our coastline, creating one of the most diverse and fascinating marine environments in the world.
Meet big mamma Pearl, a loggerhead turtle fighting for life at the Turtle Conservation Centre
For some turtles, rehabilitation at the Turtle Conservation Centre is an arduous journey, often due to severe diagnoses that require significant intervention. Pearl, a loggerhead turtle rescued in March 2026 and currently in our care, is one such story.
How four Cape fur seals were rescued from Sturrock Dry Dock in Cape Town
Our Marine Wildlife Management Programme (MWMP) team recently led an extraordinary, multi-day rescue of four Cape fur seals from Sturrock Dry Dock.