The Aquarium Foundation
Team
The Foundation’s mission is realised by an incredibly committed, dedicated, enthusiastic and experienced team of educators, scientists, conservationists and environmental champions.

Maryke Musson
Marine scientist, ocean enthusiast and Sea-E-Oh of the Foundation

Russell Stevens
Environmental educator, networker of note and Head of Education

Nathalie Viljoen
Scientist, educator and Head of Research

Marguerite Venter
Writer, illustrator and the Head of Early Childhood Development programme

Bianca Engel
Environmental educator, sustainable seafood specialist and Deputy Head of Education

Xavier Zylstra
Science and biology legend, biomimicry expert and Deputy Head of Education

Katja Laingui
Organiser, planner and holding it all together as Operations Manager

Carrin Viret
The underwater pied piper as School Group Bookings Coordinator

Robyn Erasmus
Sales Executive and school liaison

Kaamilah Damons
Sales Executive and school liaison

Chanelle Naidoo
Teacher and marine ecology enthusiast

Kirshia Govender-Koumbatis
Teacher and shark enthusiast

Thabo Sabeko
Outreach teacher and star of the sea enthusiast

Anzio Abels
Outreach teacher, technical wizard and online content coordinator

Wandiswa Jonga
School group coordinator and wetlands enthusiast

Wafiqah Daniels
Early Childhood Development coordinator and creative

Jerome Stationway
Early Childhood Development supervisor and the voice

Aisha Martin
Early Childhood Development teacher and creative

Rafee'ah Ismail
Early Childhood Development assistant and creative

Liziwe Mbana
Children’s play centre assistant

Siphokazi Matolengwe
Drama assistant

Talitha Noble
Marine Biologist, turtle hero and Conservation Coordinator

Inge Adams
Marine Scientist, turtle hero and Research Coordinator

Brett Glasby
Animal welfare specialist and Marine Wildlife Management Program Coordinator

Jacinta Subjee
Executive Foundation Administrator, multitasker and solution finder

Tracy Whitehead
Head Volunteer and Turtle Network Coordinator (Tracy is a superhero as she works without pay)