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Deep down we are all one

17 September 2012 | 2012 International Aquarium Congress

The 8th International Aquarium Congress opening ceremony on Monday 10 September marked the start of a hugely inspirational week. Put together by Francois le Roux – the Ha! Man – the opening performance featured a sublime children’s choir, local performers and poetry by Lara Kirsten , all performed against a backdrop of stunning ocean images and important conservation messages. We share Lara’s poetry with you here.

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The global aquarium community: Sharing experiences and collectively inspiring change

17 September 2012 | Dr Patrick Garratt

We hope that you have enjoyed the somewhat different design of this congress, with its CafĂ© Conversations and panel discussions, during which we trust that you had fertile opportunities to “share experiences” so that “collectively we can inspire change.” I have been overjoyed by the excellent attendance and level of participation at this congress. Well done to Michael [Farquhar, curator at the Two Oceans Aquarium] and his team for their role in designing a programme that has contributed strongly to this.

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Sharing experiences – Monaco and South Africa forge more links

13 September 2012 | Ingrid Sinclair

Another marriage between Monaco and South Africa happened yesterday, albeit of a slightly different nature to the union between Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Benoni. But there is a tie to Prince Albert II – he is the honorary president of Monaco’s Institut OcĂ©anographique, which is now in a formal partnership with Cape Town’s Two Oceans Aquarium.

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Delegates talk IAC

13 September 2012 | Marin Gorrie

On day two of the 8th International Aquarium Congress we asked delegates attending the conference at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, Cape Town, may be enjoying a full itinerary about the learning process and their time in the Mother City.

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8th IAC Café conversation: Collection sustainability

12 September 2012 | Marin Gorrie

The last café conversation took place on the morning of day three of the 8th International Aquarium Congress (IAC), at the Cape Town International Convention Centre.

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Two Oceans Aquarium signs formal partnership with Institut Océanographique, Monaco

12 September 2012 | Two Oceans Aquarium

On 12 September 2012 Two Oceans Aquarium Managing Director Dr Patrick Garratt and Mr. Robert Calcagno, Chief Executive Officer of the Institut Océanographique in Monaco, will sign a formal partnership agreement between the two organisations. The five-year agreement will see the two facilities working closely together in the fields of research, animal husbandry, conservation, education and awareness, communication and personnel training.

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Aquarium business discussed at 8th IAC

12 September 2012 | Roy Barford

There was a great mix of advice and inspiration in relation to the aquarium business at the 8th International Aquarium Congress (IAC) yesterday, 11 September 2012. The Business Management session was chaired by Sea Life Director Rob Hicks with excellent input from keynote speaker, Elena Kazlas of ConsultEcon and various other speakers.

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Elin Kelsey: Inspiring hope among despair

10 September 2012 | Marin Gorrie

How do you feel when you think about the environment? This was the question with which Dr Elin Kelsey opened her keynote address at the 8th International Aquarium Congress taking place in Cape Town until 14 September.

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8th International Aquarium Congress opening ceremony a hit

10 September 2012 | Roy Barford

The opening ceremony for the 8th International Aquarium Congress (IAC) at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, included an amazing performance with the message: “Deep down we’re all one.”

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Photos, tweets and teens: “Voices for the Future of our Oceans” are heard for 8th IAC

8 September 2012 | Ingrid Sinclair

It was all nerves and last-minute speech-revision last night in the stunning Tranquility boardroom as Two Oceans Aquarium Head of Education Russell Stevens’ terrific teenagers – the Young Biologists (YBs) – gathered to make their voices heard. PA to Russell Katja Rockstroh manned the equipment that would allow these South African future leaders to connect with their contemporaries in France, Monaco and the United States of America.

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All about the 8th International Aquarium Congress

4 September 2012 |

There are just a few days left before the 8th International Aquarium Congress (IAC) kicks off. Hosted by the Two Oceans Aquarium and taking place from 9 to 14 September 2012 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, the IAC is the only international platform for the global public aquarium community to share and learn about new developments in the fields of inter alia animal husbandry, research, technology, management, education, conservation and sustainability. Held only every four years, this is the first time that the IAC, the “Aquarium Olympics”, will take place in Africa and in the southern hemisphere.

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Voices for the Future of the Oceans

13 August 2012 |

On Sunday 19 August 2012, from 09h00 to 13h00, the Two Oceans Aquarium will host the Voices for the Future of the Oceans Youth Symposium. Approximately 20 high school students from around Cape Town have been invited to give presentations and engage in debate around the role of aquariums and how these facilities can best involve the youth. Participating schools include Herschel Girls School, St Cyprian’s School, HoĂ«rskool Stellenbosch, Wynberg Boys’ High School, Steenberg High School, Kensington High School, HoĂ«rskool DF Malan and Zisukhanyo Secondary School.

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The story of the two oceans – where two worlds meet

18 May 2012 | Helen Lockhart, Two Oceans Aquarium

For anyone with an interest in the oceans and in marine life, southern Africa has one of the most fascinating coastlines in the world. The southern African continent is washed by ocean currents, which have a strong influence on plant and animal life. The marine environment is varied, complex and unpredictable. Let’s take a closer look at the Indian and Atlantic oceans.

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Cape Town Aquarium Tickets

IAC 2012 Cape Town offers you the list of Cape Town International Acquarium Tickets and prices.

* Adult E-Ticket                                       R175.00
* Child E-Ticket (4-13)                           R85.00
* Child E-Ticket (14-17)                         R130.00
* South African pensioner E-Ticket    R130.00
* South African Student E-Ticket         R130.00

Two Oceans Aquarium South Africa

The Two Oceans Aquarium South Africa is an international aquarium located at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town and is one of the top tourist attractions in Cape Town and over 3000 living sea animals, including sharks, different kinds of fish, turtles and penguins. You can catch a feeding show, look and feel closer a penguin and ocean experience, and if you want you can take a dive in the aquarium. Follow iac2012.co.za and stay updated!

Large Community Aquarium

A large community aquarium is one of the most complex system that animal lovers can aspire. But, if you are not experienced you should start with small community aquarium, because it will be easier to manage. Also it is good to know that there should not be a big difference between the size of the fish in your aquarium, in other words no fish should fit into the mouth of another. A large community aquarium is a tank or a bowl filled with water where living aquatic animals or plants are bred. Whereas aquarium society or aquarium fish club is a social association for fishkeepers. Follow iac2012.co.za and get informed about the aquarium societies events.

Cape Town International Convention Centre

The Cape Town International Convention Centre is a convention centre in South Africa which was founded in June 2003 and the International Aquarium Congress 2012 (IAC 2012) is the website about the Cape Town International Convention Centre, which was hosted for the first time ever at the Cape Town in 2012. Many meetings and events are being organized, whether for business, leisure, education or celebration.

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