Marine Life

From Tidal Pools to the Global Stage, Dr Melissa Boonzaaier-Davids Is Revealing the Ocean’s Hidden Life

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvNovember 5, 2026November 5, 2026 643 0

As the only South African selected for the inaugural International Explorers Festival by the National Geographic Society in 2025, Dr Melissa Kay Boonzaaier-Davids shares how studying tiny marine species could…

Two Oceans Aquarium Has a Very Special Star in the Building!

by Savanna Douglas @GoodThingsGuyOctober 14, 2026October 14, 2026 1,037 0

A star with ten detachable arms and a really big bod!   Cape Town, South Africa (14 October 2026) – We love learning about the many fascinating creatures at Two…

Satellite Tag Tracks Southern Right Whale Nexus’ Mysterious Journey

by Savanna Douglas @GoodThingsGuyAugust 13, 2026August 13, 2026 794 0

Nexus, the Southern Right Whale, has travelled thousands of km from South Africa to the Crozet Islands, but now she appears to be on the move again, and researchers say…

Two Oceans Aquarium Welcomes a New Star With Eight Arms!

by Savanna Douglas @GoodThingsGuyMay 29, 2026May 28, 2026 9,490 0

The Two Oceans Aquarium’s newest eight-armed resident turns heads, and she’s as clever as a cat!   Cape Town, South Africa (29 May 2026) – Cherry is the Two Oceans…

Fishermen Rescue Rare Deep Sea ‘Oreo’ From Predator’s Belly

by Savanna Douglas@GoodThingsGuyMay 27, 2026May 27, 2026 2,375 0

The sea is always full of surprises….one fish’s unlucky day became another’s second chance.   Fish Hoek, South Africa (27 May 2026) – It was just another morning on the…

Team Comes Together to Save Terribly Injured Seal in Hout Bay

by Savanna Douglas@GoodThingsGuyMarch 27, 2026March 31, 2026 11,194 0

A Cape fur seal spotted with a tight noose around its neck in Hout Bay has been successfully freed after a coordinated rescue effort!   Western Cape, South Africa (27…

This Sardine Run (And Bryde’s Whale) Footage Will Take Your Breath Away

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeAugust 14, 2025 1,826 0

Off South Africa’s wild coastline, a Bryde’s whale turned the ocean into a stage and delivered a performance no one will forget.   KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (14 August 2025) –…

Watch: Christy Strever Captures Dolphin Magic in Plett

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJuly 7, 2025July 7, 2025 1,459 0

Along the pristine coastline of Plettenberg Bay, a massive pod of dolphins made a surprise appearance, and thankfully, Christy Strever was there to capture it all.   Plettenberg Bay, South…

A Cleaner Strand on the Cards Thanks to New Litter Interceptors 

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyMay 30, 2025May 29, 2025 1,749 0

New litter interceptors are being installed in Strand to trap waste, causing water pollution!   Strand, South Africa (30 May 2025) — A cleaner Strand is on the cards thanks…

Hope for the African Penguin Thanks to In-Principle Agreement on Overfishing Restrictions

by Staff Writer @goodthingsguyMarch 18, 2025June 12, 2025 778 0

An in-principle agreement has been reached on overfishing restrictions around critical penguin breeding areas!   South Africa (18 March 2025) – In positive news for the African Penguin, an in-principle…