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From big to small - here's everything you ever wanted to know about sharks in South Africa.

Scorpionfish are the lesser-known cousins of the infamous stonefish, the most venomous fish in the world. They are just as venomous but slightly prettier, as far as fish that look like stones go…

On 16 September 2023, the Trash Bash Clean-up will take place at Monwabisi Beach in celebration of International Coastal Clean-up Day!

If you've ever visited the Two Oceans Aquarium, the marvel that is the I&J Ocean Exhibit needs no introduction! With great help from our partners, I&J, this exhibit is, and will continue to be...

It is that time of the year when the endemic and endangered Western leopard toads migrate from their garden homes to various water bodies to breed. August has already seen great numbers of toads movin...

As the 3rd Marine Protected Areas (MPA) Day celebrations conclude, it’s time to honour the dynamic women who have committed their lives to protect the ocean and its inhabitants. This Women’s Day, it’s...

At the current rate of decline, over 500 breeding pairs of the iconic African penguins in the wild may be obliterated this year and every year for the next decade, according to scientific research. By...

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...

There are various iconic Aquarium species that rely on, and inhabit Marine Protected Areas in South Africa. Let's take a look at a few!

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...

You've been waiting patiently, but we're very pleased to announce that applications are open for new Two Oceans Aquarium volunteers - you just need to complete a short training programme! Our voluntee...

Learn all about how Two Oceans Aquarium Aquarist, Xolela Mpetsheni, began his dive journey and what brought him to where he is now.