The Sea and Us is more than just an exhibition—it’s a deep and moving journey through the heart of our planet’s blue depths.
The ocean, which covers more than 70% of the Earth, has always played a big role in human life. It has helped us travel, shaped our cultures, and given us food. This exhibition honours that long and rich connection, showing the many ways we are linked to the sea—through history, survival, and the stories we share.
As you walk through the exhibition, you’ll meet creatures big and small—from the tiniest sea organisms to the giants of the deep. You’ll also discover how much we’ve learned about the ocean through the Museum’s own collections, gathered over the past 200 years. These collections, alongside traditional knowledge from coastal communities, tell the story of how people have lived with the ocean, learning its ways and caring for its gifts.
But The Sea and Us also asks hard questions. Our oceans are in danger—from pollution, overfishing, climate change, and damage to underwater habitats. This exhibition opens our eyes to these problems, reminding us that protecting the sea is not just for scientists—it’s something we all can do.
Guiding this journey are two special voices: Mbali from Iziko Museums and Ulwandle from SASSI. Through their stories, visitors will hear what it means to live close to the sea, to care for it, and to fight for its future.
The Sea and Us is a space to be inspired, to reflect, and to act. It invites us to learn from the sea, respect its power, and become its guardians—for today and for the generations still to come.
