We are so excited about the Beyond Walls Project. Monumental frescoes by French-Swiss artist Saype have been laid out on the ground in Cape Town to depict unity. There couldn’t be a better time in our world for this message than now. And it’s no wonder that this unique global concept has chosen Cape Town as one of its canvasses.
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Fish People tells the stories of a unique cast of characters who have dedicated their lives to the sea. This beautifully filmed documentary is one in a series produced for Patagonia Films.
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The Ocean Race, the world’s toughest, fully-crewed around the world sailing race, has enthralled and inspired a global audience since 1973. At the same time the Race has provided new perspectives on the ocean. High quality oceanographic data can now be relayed ashore in real-time to improve models and predictions on ocean health and climate. Along with the 11th Hour Racing Team, The Ocean Race is determined to use its global platform to educate and spread the word about ocean health issues – and to promote available solutions.
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From ages two to 82, South Africans of all ages, shapes and sizes took to the water in the Little Optimist Global Challenge. Dams, swimming pools and even fish tanks hosted the tiny boats and their over-sized occupants. The 10 day challenge involved people spending time in Optimists (boats designed for children), was all in aid of a good cause. And not just one good cause, but many.
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The Two Oceans Aquarium has named October month ‘Sharktober’. Sharks are often portrayed as vicious hunters, scary stalkers or single-minded predators in the media, but what really makes these misunderstood animals tick? This month, the Two Oceans Aquarium will shed some light on these misunderstood animals. The Two Oceans Aquarium welcomes a new partner in conservation awareness, the ‘Save Our Seas Foundation’. Together, they hope to promote education and conservation around these often endangered sea animals.
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Renowned filmmaker Craig Foster, forged a special bond with a wild octopus, one of the most intelligent creatures on the planet. My Octopus Teacher has achieved international acclaim for the beautifully filmed love affair between Craig and this female octopus. If you haven’t seen My Octopus Teacher yet, watch it on Netflix now. It will change you.
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Mangroves are disappearing at an alarming rate, with conservationists across the globe striving to save them from local extinction. Despite their ecological and economic value, mangroves are perishing at least three to five times faster than overall global forests. Half of the world’s mangroves have already been lost over the last 50 years due to human activity such as coastal development and pollution. In a webinar organised by the Commonwealth Secretariat to mark World Mangrove Day, scientists and policy experts discussed how to “unlock” the wealth of mangroves, by regenerating these extraordinary ecosystems.
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The Seychelles was offered an unusual deal to save it’s troubled waters by signing a unique deal in 2015: almost $22m (£16.8m) of its national debt was written off, in exchange for the country doing more to protect its oceans.
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Tips from The Cape Town Aquarium | What To Do With Stranded Turtles
by Ingrid HaleAs the winter months approach, the Two Oceans Aquarium is seeing more stranded turtle hatchlings on the shores of Cape Town and the Western Cape. Concerned members of the public are bringing them in to the Aquarium, who is advising beachgoers to be on the lookout for these hatchlings. Learn what you can do to help!
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