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Tracking Bob: First few days back in the wild
After eight years in rehabilitation, Bob the green turtle has finally returned to the wild! We're sure you're just as excited to see what Bob gets up to as we are, and thanks to the support of Karoline Hanks, who ran the 13 Peaks (twice) to raise funds for a satellite tracker tag for Bob - we all get to follow his adventure!
Celebrating Hope: Talitha Noble's farewell to Bob
Talitha Noble, Conservation Manager at Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation, gave a heartfelt speech at Bob the green turtle's farewell event. Noble spoke about Bob's extraordinary impact on the Aquarium community. He was released on 27 January 2023 and has been enjoying his ocean explorations.
Reverse the Red Day
With many environmental issues dominating the media, particularly climate change, biodiversity loss is an often overlooked, yet just as significant, threat. Reverse the Red is a pioneering global movement that works to reverse biodiversity loss and showcase positive achievements for species on the brink of collapse - by celebrating efforts that bring species back from being "endangered". Today, 7 February 2023, is the first Reverse the Red Day!
Tracking Bob: 11 day check-in
After eight years in rehabilitation, Bob the green turtle returned to the wild on 27 January 2023! Since his release, Bob has been exploring the uThukela Marine Protected Area, gradually covering longer distances and enjoying the delicious algae beds along the coast. Thanks to the support of Karoline Hanks, who ran the 13 Peaks (twice) to raise funds for Bob's satellite tag, we all get to follow along on his adventure!
One Blue Heart
One Blue Heart is an boutique fundraiser event taking place at the One&Only in Cape Town that celebrates the rehabilitation of Bob, a green turtle that spend eight years in care at the Two Oceans Aquarium. One Blue Heart is raising funds and awareness for the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation's Turtle Conservation Centre.
The perks of being a penguin keeper
Becca Miller gives us a glimpse into a day in the life of a penguin keeper as she moves on after two years at the Two Oceans Aquarium.
Hello Zelena, welcome to the I&J Ocean Exhibit!
Join us in welcoming Zelena, a rescued green sea turtle, into our I&J Ocean Exhibit! Zelena was rescued at De Hoop Nature Reserve and brought to the Two Oceans Aquarium on 20 October 2022. She has since undergone rehabilitation with the Turtle Conservation Centre of the Two Oceans Aquarium and was cleared to enter the amazing I&J Ocean Exhibit.
Tracking Bob: Turtle speed record?
Bob has been absolutely FLYING southward in the warm fast Agulhas Current (and we couldn't resist sharing an early update)!
Tracking Bob: Cruising past Gqeberha
Bob has been back in the ocean for 19 day (and he is on a high-speed mission)! With the help of an array of high-tech trackers, we've been able to closely follow his journey - here's the latest update from Conservation Manager Talitha Noble.
Wetlands Week: The Wetlands Outreach Programme recap
With the support of AVI, the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation’s Wetlands Outreach Programme visited Grade 6 learners from five specially selected primary schools in the Khayelitsha area. Our team of environmental educators spent each day with a different group of learners, visiting local wetland habitats and teaching the children about the ways the ecosystem (including humans) is interconnected, with special emphasis on the significance and vulnerability of wetland habitats.
Reflecting on One Blue Heart
Today, most threats facing turtle populations are human-induced, such as plastic pollution, poaching, and entanglement in ghost fishing gear. Thankfully, there is a flip side to the bad news: since turtles are affected by human-induced issues, humans are the ones who can make a positive difference. This is where One Blue Heart comes in.
My Discover Scuba Diving experience
Two Oceans Aquarium Content Coordinator, Ethan Smit, recently had the opportunity to do a PADI Discover Scuba Diving Experience at the Aquarium - an experience well worth sharing!