After surviving the perils of a ghost net and an accidental release, an injured olive ridley turtle is finally recovering after being washed back to shore a second time. …
Starting the New Year with a rare discovery, a marine wildlife team successfully rescued a massive, 1-ton sunfish found in Dry Dock! Cape Town, South Africa (06 January 2026)…
What was supposed to be a fun adventure into the False Bay waters became a lifesaving mission the moment a team of divers spotted a struggling hawksbill turtle in desperate…
From rescue to release, twelve turtle hatchlings are getting a second chance at life thanks to SPAR and the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation’s Adopt a Turtle Hatchling programme. Cape…
We’re celebrating the unique journeys of Nori, Stella, Pebbles, and Cinnamon! These once critical turtles have each completed their intensive rehabilitation and returned to the pristine embrace of the De…
Noël has her second Christmas miracle – a year after being rescued from Christmas Bay, she’s healthy and heading back home to the ocean. KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (14 November…
The aquarium is celebrating 30 years of conservation and education around one of the most fascinating features of our world – the ocean! Cape Town, South Africa (13 November…
His unique rescue at the uMzimkhulu Estuary mobilised a stranding network and local swimmers for an unusual mission, and brought joy to scientists intrigued by his movements. This male Green…
The Morukuru Foundation has stepped up for sea turtles with a three-year promise to Two Oceans’ Turtle Conservation Centre. Cape Town, South Africa (26 August 2025) – A new…
Born from South Africans’ shared belief that our oceans need to be protected, MPA Day has grown to become a truly global celebration, connecting educators, conservationists, artists and all people,…
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