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Why is the galjoen South Africa's national fish anyway?
South Africa's national fish is not the powerful great white shark, the colourful South African butterflyfish or the commercially important sardine - it is the galjoen, a fish that many of us would fail to recognise. Why was such an obscure fish chosen - and why do we agree that it is the perfect choice as a national symbol?New and improved seal platform: Making seal rescues safer (and easier)
Through the Marine Wildlife Management Programme, the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation has established an ongoing effort to disentangle Cape fur seals in the V&A Waterfront and Cape Town harbour. Many seals become ensnared in nooses of bait box bands, fishing lines, raffia cord and other plastic pollution in this working environment, and if they are left unattended in this state, these nooses cut into the flesh of the seals and cause wounds that lead to the death of the animal.. With some much-needed help from Tandem Cranes, the lower seal platform was recently removed for some refurbishment. This process was necessary as the platform had begun to sink, which obviously meant that it became more difficult to help the seals.Oceans Alive helping our rescued hatchlings return to their ocean home
2022 has been a busy year for hatchling strandings - and we've been incredibly grateful for the network of companies and private people that have helped by adopting these hatchlings. But, we must make special mention of Oceans Alive Conservation Trust, an incredible ocean-minded organisation that has assisted the rehabilitation of these tiny hatchlings by adopting an incredible TWENTY endangered loggerhead turtles!Penguin-filled fun and fascination during the school holidays
It's March of the Penguin - a school holiday celebration of our favourite flippered friends, filled with fun activities at the Two Oceans Aquarium from 1 to 10 October 2022. Learn all about the environmental issues affecting African penguins, and sharing the love with our favourite waddlers in general.Educating the masses: A Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation production
Thanks to the continuous support of SPAR, the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation has been given the tools to constantly produce high-level educational content, with limited constraints and difficulty.Shark showcase: Puffadder shyshark
The puffadder shyshark is definitely in the running for title of "cutest shark species" (it has our vote), but how much do you know about this little treasure off the South African Coast? Let's take a closer look! Puffadder shysharks are small catsharks that only reach about 60cm in length, and have a characteristically slender body and flattened head. They are most easily recognised by their small white spots and orange-brown "saddle" pattern, which resembles the camouflage of the puffadder snake from which they draw their name.#NotOnOurWatch: Immediate action is needed to save the African penguin from extinction
There's no way around the facts - at their current rate of decline, African penguins are going to be functionally extinct within 20 years. By 2035, some colonies which have thrived on the South African coastline for hundreds of years will be no more. Without immediate action, a future without African penguins is certain. We can prevent this - we can say #NotOnOurWatch.Cape Town City Pass
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Meet the Penguins
Get up close and personal with the adorable northern rockhopper penguins of the Two Oceans Aquarium with our awesome, educational and interactive Penguin Experience!
Behind the Scenes Guided Tours
Ever wondered about the inner workings of the Two Oceans Aquarium? Perhaps you have questions about how our life support systems work, or how and what the animals in our care are fed. Join a guided Behind-the-Scenes Tour of the Aquarium and find out!
Sharks
South Africa is home to over 100 species of sharks – about a quarter of the world’s shark diversity.
Jellyfish
Jellyfish are ancient, appearing about 600 million years ago in the fossil record as one of the first complex animals on our planet.