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A Senegalese conservationist Baba Dioum said: \u201cIn the end, we will conserve only what we love, we will love only what we understand, and we will understand only what we are taught.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And the Two Oceans Aquarium has been advocating for the conservation, education and research of the ocean and ocean wildlife for the past two decades. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Last month, the V&A Waterfront-based facility celebrated 27 years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Helen Lockheart, Conservation and sustainability manager at the Aquarium, says: \u201cThe ocean means many different things to different people, but to us, it means sharing the love of our seas and their abundant life with you. We\u2019ve welcomed over 10 million ocean lovers through our doors, through our educational offerings, exciting experiences, and lasting family memories.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lockheart explains when the facility opened, they didn\u2019t have the two discovery centres and education classrooms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

She says the biggest addition to the facility is the I&J ocean exhibit and the Jelly Gallery which both opened in 2016.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Save Our Seas Foundation? Shark Exhibit is home to a variety of predatory, cool water species. These range from large carnivores like ragged-tooth sharks and giant kob, to mid-size crustacean hunters such as spotted grunters.<\/div>\n
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The I&J Ocean Exhibit provides a massive home to rays, musselcrackers, green sea turtles, indigenous fishes and much more.<\/div>\n
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At 1,6 million litres, the I&J Ocean Exhibit provides a home to rays, musselcrackers, green sea turtles, indigenous fish and much more. Whether viewed from the 10-metre long transparent tunnel or the giant viewing window \u2013 the I&J Ocean Exhibit gives people a glimpse into South Africa\u2019s warm waters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lockheart says: \u201cOver the years we have added many programmes. Our education programme has grown, we have introduced outreach programmes. We have a mobile puppet show that goes out to schools. In 2018, we established the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation, to expand on our conservation, education and research programmes.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She explains that they have formalised their turtle rescue programme. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe have a turtle rescue rehabilitation release initiative and we are looking to expand it into a dedicated turtle conservation centre with a hospital, but that is in the pipeline in the next five years. As matters stand, we have reached capacity. We cannot take in more turtles.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She explains that 2020 was a challenging year as the facility was closed for five months. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWith no visitors, it meant no revenue. It was a significant challenge. Since then, the support from Capetonians and South Africans has been amazing. Our other challenge is affecting behaviour change so that we can turn the state of things around on the planet.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Kelp Forest Exhibit is an underwater forest where giant sea bamboo grows, fish swim through the algae fronds like birds and abalone, sea urchins and rock lobsters feed and take cover among the holdfasts. PHOTOS: KAYLYNNE BANTOM<\/div>\n
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Guests can see the northern rockhopper penguins during the penguin experience. <\/div>\n
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Lockheart says future endeavours include the redesign of their penguin exhibit and a revised children\u2019s play centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lockheart says they are always looking for volunteers and encourages people to scan their social media platforms for any volunteer positions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Katja Borchers, a visitor from Germany, was impressed upon her first visit to the Aquarium. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe Aquarium is very nice; I love it here.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cape Town resident Winnie Mtsweni says: \u201cI didn\u2019t even know there are so many fish species. The ocean life is so beautiful, I didn\u2019t even know some were living creatures.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lockheart thanks patrons for their support over the years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThank you V&A Waterfront for being our proud home for 27 years. Thank you, South Africa, for the truly amazing biodiversity we get to celebrate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThank you to the parents, partners and fans that make everything at the Aquarium and Two Oceans Aquarium Education Foundation possible.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Aquarium will extend its operating hours for the holiday from 09:00 \u2013 19:00 between Monday 26 December and Friday 6 January next year. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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