It's impossible to work with animals every day and not come to love and respect their unique personalities and the traits that make them special. For Two Oceans Aquarium Conservation Coordinator Talitha Noble, working with sea turtles in need of rescue and rehabilitation is part of her daily routine - and it goes without saying that the incredible resilience of these animals has begun to rub off on Talitha too.

Talitha recently had the opportunity to share her story and the lessons she has learned from sea turtles with a large group of high school learners at LCA Spark Talks. Take a look at what the journey of a young marine biologist and conservationist looks like:

If you've taken inspiration from the stories of Sandy, Bob, Yoshi and Anette - be sure to follow Talitha and the team's efforts in the Two Oceans Aquarium's Turtle Rescue Programme. With love and support, we can all thrive!