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Litchi in the limelight: De Hoop and beyond!
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 mystery that it holds regarding how green turtles use this little stretch of ocean. Litchi loves the MPA so much that she is fondly referred to as our "De Hoop turtle". Talitha Noble, Conservation Manager at the Turtle Conservation Centre, is giving Litchi the limelight...
Why are African penguins going extinct?
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 Town tourism, and a very special part of its unique ecosystem. Unfortunately, the African penguin population is under huge threat of extinction.
Ways you can help the African penguin
In just 100 years, African penguin numbers have dwindled from over 1.5 million to fewer than 10 000 pairs today. Their situation is dire, and while many incredible organisations work to ensure their survival, the African penguin still needs public support to ensure that it receives the needed policies and protections to avoid extinction. There is hope for the African penguin, but only if we jointly say "not on our watch" – the time for action is now. Fortunately, there are tonnes of ways you can help the African penguin!
What is the African penguin’s role in the ecosystem?
A few weeks ago was International African Penguin Awareness Day, when we waddled to raise awareness for the plight of the African penguin. The African penguin is in grave danger of extinction by 2035 if we don’t act now. Let’s look at the African penguin’s crucial role in the ecosystem.
Posters for the penguin-supporters!
Are you excited to Waddle for the African penguin on Saturday 12 October? We are, too!
Check out these awesome A2/A3 posters that you can print at home to bring to the waddle!
Tracking our Turtles: Turtle travels!
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 from Talitha Noble, Conservation Manager at the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation's Turtle Conservation Centre.
20 years of shaping Young Biologists!
The Two Oceans Aquarium Education team recently ran their ever-popular Young Biologist course, and as usual, it was a blast for everyone involved!
Waddle wonderful walk!
On International African Penguin Awareness Day, our Two Oceans Aquarium family (and penguin-minded people all over the world) flocked together in support of the African penguin!
Deep Dive: Ocean Education at its best
As the Head of Education, Bianca Engel is passionate about educating young and old about the ocean and environmental science. Let's learn why Bianca believes ocean education is crucial.
How to tell the difference between turtle species
South Africa's ocean is home to five species of sea turtle - some of which are temporarily housed at the Two Oceans Aquarium in our I&J Ocean Exhibit while undergoing rehabilitation with our Foundation’s Turtle Conservation Centre. Here, the turtles have time to get stronger and be observed by our Turtle Team before they are released into the ocean.
Aquarium visitors may notice that the turtles in the I&J Ocean Exhibit are rather diverse in appearance. But have you ever wondered how to tell them apart?
Welcome to the I&J Ocean Exhibit, Nori!
Nori is a green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) that was rescued in Witsand on 15 May 2023. After a short time in the Turtle Conservation Centre's rehabilitation area, Nori is now in the final stage of rehabilitation in the I&J Ocean Exhibit.
The first of many successful Marine Wildlife Training Courses
Congratulations to those who recently completed the Marine Wildlife Training Course, courtesy of the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation's adult training and the Marine Wildlife Management Programme teams.