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The Two Oceans Aquarium is proud to be hosting the 2012 International Aquarium Congress (IAC) from 9 to 14 September 2012 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre.  For the first time ever, we will welcome the IAC to Africa and to the southern hemisphere.

The IAC is the only international platform that gathers decision makers and professionals from 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. 

Excellent progress is being made in arranging the 2012 IAC and we are introducing some unique features to ensure that this congress is an outstanding event.

• Three internationally renowned scientists will deliver keynote addresses after the opening ceremony.
• Café conversations and in keeping with the theme of the 2012 IAC: The global aquarium community: sharing experiences and collectively inspiring change
• Voices for the Future of the Oceans, in which we link up young marine biologists and high school students across the globe through live video conferencing.
• Experience the natural splendour of your host nation, South Africa, and your host city, Cape Town.

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I hope that you will join us for the 2012 IAC – seize the day and register today to secure your place at this exciting African event!

See you in Cape Town in September.

Dr Pat Garratt, 2012 IAC Steering Committee Chairperson

News

The story of the two oceans - where two worlds meet

18 May 2012 | Admin

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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Youth events at 2012 International Aquarium Congress

17 May 2012 | Admin

The Two Oceans Aquarium in Cape Town, South Africa is hosting the 2012 International Aquarium Congress (IAC) from 9 to 14 September 2012 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC). With its proud tradition as a public education facility as well as an environmental education facility for schools, the Two Oceans Aquarium’s mission statement provides their focus: “To foster love, respect and understanding of our oceans to inspire support for their future well-being.”

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2012 IAC signs up with Blooloop as international media partner

23 April 2012 | Admin

The 2012 International Aquarium Congress (IAC) organising committee is proud to announce that Blooloop is our international media partner. Blooloop.com is the world’s leading news service for the visitor attractions business.

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