Experience two oceans under one roof at the Aquarium!

Off the west coast of South Africa, the cold Benguela Current flows sluggishly northwards. Biological production is high and species diversity is low. The prolific growth of phytoplankton and seaweeds stimulates productive food chains. 

The Agulhas Current, one of the most powerful currents in the world, flows southwards down the east coast of South Africa, bringing warm Indian Ocean water from tropical regions. The coastal waters are warm, generally clear and low in nutrients. Diversity is the name of the game on the east coast and a great variety of colourful fish add spice to life on the reef.

These two currents create very different ecosystems along our coast, and the Two Oceans Aquarium is ideally positioned to showcase the incredible life that can be found beneath the waves. Here are just 10 of over 3 000 animals you'll find at the Aquarium:

This one is bound to trigger some surprised responses. The clown triggerfish is a colourful character, recognisable by its orange 'clown lips' and large white spots on the lower part of its body. All photos by Lesley Barker

You might not want to stick around here – the hagfish is not pretty, but it is fascinating. It releases a sticky, slimy goo as a defence mechanism. Probably good, since it has no jaws, eyes, fins or scales

There's nothing 'common' about the common octopus – they are intelligent, inquisitive creatures, and escape artists of note, able to squeeze through just about any space

Spider crab, spider crab! One of the few species that aren't from local waters, these spider crabs are a favourite with visitors

See horse-like features in the Knysna seahorses at the Aquarium. They are only found in a few small estuaries around the Knysna area, and nowhere else in the world!

A certain animated movie about finding one particular clownfish has made this species extremely popular with our younger visitors

Check out our new, interactive rock lobster display, where you can crawl through to the other side and have your photo taken through the glass. It rocks

Yoshi, the loggerhead turtle, conveniently poses with one of our ragged-tooth sharks in the I&J Predator Exhibit. Thankfully, they are friends

With its intricate patterns running along its face and body, the geometric eel is one of the first quirky characters to greet our visitors as they arrive. 'Eelo!'

Buy your tickets online today and come sea them for yourself.