Our oceans are beautiful and wondrous, as are the diverse marine animals and plants that inhabit the depths below the waves.
As such, the Two Oceans Aquarium in Cape Town is giving visitors a prime opportunity to view stunning photos of underwater life at the Ocean Photographer of the Year 2025 Exhibition.
Here’s everything you need to know:
OCEAN PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR 2025 EXHIBITION: A SHOWCASE OF SEA PHOTOGRAPHY
According to a recent news post on their website, the aquarium will serve as the host of this year’s edition of the Ocean Photographer of the Year Exhibition. It is presented by Oceanographic Magazine and Blancpain and sponsored by Canon.
As the name suggests, it is a showcase of the best sea photography from across the globe. This year’s exhibition will feature the works of Yury Ivanov, an Indonesia-based macro photographer who was named Ocean Photographer of the Year 2025, alongside other shutterbugs who are passionate about the sea.
“[This is] the first time this internationally renowned showcase is being held on African soil,” the post reads.
“Every Aquarium visitor and every annual member can access the full exhibition for free, with no add-on fees, no special ticket, and no booking required beyond your normal Aquarium entry.”
IMPORTANT INFO YOU NEED TO KNOW
The exhibition will open this Friday, 12 December 2025. It will run until 21 January 2026.
As aforementioned, you can gain free access with any regular one-day aquarium ticket, which costs as follows:
- Adults: R265
- SA pensioners: R195
- SA students: R195
- Children (14-17 years): R195
- Children (four-13 years): R120
- Children (aged three and under): Free
You can purchase tickets either online or at the aquarium’s ticket office.
A MUST-SEE EXHIBITION FOR SEA ENTHUSIASTS
While the exhibition provides breathtaking glimpses into the underwater world, it also spotlights the fragility of our oceans. Specifically, the severe strain that its inhabitants face.
“Exhibitions such as these shine a light on the magnificence of the ocean and its inhabitants, illustrating what we have to lose without action,” said Alichia Nortjie, the guest experience manager at the aquarium.
“This aligns with what the Two Oceans Aquarium stands for: conservation, education and research, with the aim of inspiring action for the future well-being of our oceans.”
So, folks, are you ready to take a deep dive into the ocean world? Then this exhibition awaits you with open arms at the Two Oceans Aquarium this summer.