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If you’ve visited the Two Oceans Aquarium before, you’re no stranger to the quirky and charismatic African penguin. The African penguin is one of South Africa’s most iconic species, a beacon of Cape T...

Litchi, a green turtle previously under the care of our team at the Turtle Conservation Centre, has been busy! We have talked about the magic of the De Hoop Marine Protected Area (MPA) and the myster...

Visitors to the Two Oceans Aquarium are most likely familiar with the characteristic (and adorable) waddle of the penguins. This clumsy, wiggling, side-to-side gait is one of their most endearing qual...

Discover the science, fascination, and careers of oceanography, courtesy of the Exploring Oceanography Course.

Our turtles have had some grand travels since their respective releases. Today, Bob, Pan, and Turbo have some exciting news for us! Let's hear more from Talitha Noble, Conservation Manager at the Two ...

Recycling is a commonly used word in today’s day and age, and everyone is familiar with those characteristically colourful bins – but do we know what it means? Today, on South Africa’s Recycling Day, ...

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 reh...

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 ...

Our tribe of travelling turtles have made incredible progress in the short time since our last update. Bob, Pan, Turbo, and Litchi have racked up an impressive 23 900km between them! Let's hear more f...

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 valua...

Kai, a juvenile loggerhead turtle undergoing rehabilitation in the I&J Ocean Exhibit, has recently acquired a specially-designed weight to help him balance.

Brett Glasby, Marine Wildlife Management Coordinator, tells us about the De Hoop Collection's Wine, Whales, and Music event in De Hoop Nature Reserve, a weekend-long celebration of nature. Brett gave ...