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. Andrew Rossiter, from Waikiki Aquarium, Hawai said: “I thought the keynote speaker talks were…
IAC Youth Symposium: It’s time to start talking
The Two Oceans Aquarium has been abuzz with excitement, as the 8th International Aquarium Congress (IAC 2012) is a mere two weeks away. Hosting the IAC is a great achievement for the Aquarium and making this event even more special is that, for the first time, it will be taking place on African soil and…
8th IAC Café conversation: Collection sustainability
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. Café conversations focus on talking and exchanging ideas, problems and solutions, and this session was eloquently chaired by Melanie Kiley from Symphonia. Kiley said answers to questions and problems…
All about the 8th International Aquarium Congress
The 8th IAC’s welcome event will happen at the Two Oceans Aquarium – always a colourful and well fed affair 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…
Sharing experiences – Monaco and South Africa forge more links
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. But there is a tie to Prince Albert II – he is the honorary president of Monaco’s Institut Océanographique, which is now in a formal partnership with Cape Town’s Two Oceans…