Striped bonito and yellowfin tuna made their grand entrance into the new I & J Ocean Exhibit at the Two Oceans Aquarium in Cape Town yesterday. Two Oceans Aquarium unveils new Ocean Exhibit The Two Oceans Aquarium released the first fish into its brand new I&J Ocean Exhibit on Monday 13 [...]
Photo: BlairSnow I have finally found a present that I don’t need to reuse, reduce or recycle! It’s the “in” thing to give as a Christmas present this year and….you [...]
I don’t normally read autobiographies, but I’ve made two exceptions…the first was David Attenborough’s “Life on Air” which I found fascinating and the second was “CRAZY! Adventures of a Marine Biologist” by Pat Garratt, Director of the Two Oceans [...]
The newest residents at the Henry Doorly Zoo have ten tentacles, swim via jet propulsion, squirt ink at potential danger and are masters of camouflage. Yes, the zoo has cuttlefish!!Sixteen dwarf cuttlefish are now on display near the giant Pacific octopus exhibit. These little guys are only 4 [...]
For a week (13 – 18 April 2015), South Africans along the Western Cape coastline were dressing up in black and white and walking…and walking…and walking. The Waddle for a Week is an annual event that brings together committed, conservation-minded citizens keen to raise awareness about the [...]
Sharks keep our largest and most important ecosystem healthy…our oceans. Being at the top of the food chain in the marine environment, they regulate the populations of other marine life, helping to keep fish stocks in the ocean healthy. As our oceans cover over 70% of the earth’s surface [...]
A scientific course for all levels of divers, what a good idea! Rendezvous Dive Adventures staff and staff from The Seattle Aquarium have teamed up to offer this training. Shawn Larson (Curator of Research) and Jeff Christiansen (Dive Safety Officer) will be on site to teach you the survey [...]
According to the organizers, Aquarama is the leading biennial international ornamental fish, aquatic plants, invertebrates and accessories trade exhibition in the world. It started back in 1989 and has attracted exhibitors, trade and public visitors from all corners of the globe. The next [...]