reflections

Zoey:

On this sunny day, we went to Sentosa Underwater World for a site visit. I was actually looking forward to this visit, as I like to go to Sentosa a lot and love marine live. From the visit, I got to know that coral reefs are actually facing the same fate as mangrove trees. It was quite sad to learn that. Nonetheless, I hope that we can help with our small effort. We also went to the quarantine area for a “behind the scene” visit. It was astonishing and scary at the same time to be standing at the top of the big aquarium tanks of Underwater World! I am sure that no words in the dictionary can explain how I feel that moment. Oh, I saw Gracie, the dugong, swimming just beside me! We also got the chance to watch a show at the Dolphin Lagoon. The pink dolphins are so cute!

Gar Yim:

I feel that this is a very meaningful experience as our purpose of visiting underwater world not only include looking at the wide variety of fishes but also increase our awareness about marine conservation. As young adults, I feel that we can do our part now and in the future to help in marine conservation. Through the briefing about marine destruction of animals like the coral reefs, we definitely can do our part to educate the people around us about what they can do to protect the marine life. This includes reducing littering or even refraining from touching marine animals like coral reefs. Additionally, we can help in marine conservation work like cleaning up litter to help the marine animals directly.

Cassandra:

This visit to Underwater World took as a surprise to me, as it did not seem to be part of any conservation activity. Only till the day of the visit, did I realize that the purpose of the visit to Underwater World was actually so important to aid us in the conservation efforts in Sungei Buloh. It was also my first time hearing that the conservation of corals could actually improve the water conditions in the sea! During the free and easy time that our guide provided for us, I viewed many marine animals in the large tanks in the observation room. It was really fascinating to see how the sharks could swim ‘friendly’ with all the other meekly marine animals. More wonderful, the divers were more than brave to dive into the aquarium filled with many types of sharks. Their courage also prompted my temptation to become a qualified diver so that I would be able to get in close contact with the marine animals. It has been my dream to be able to dive in the sea, since my only experience in snorkeling in the sea and it was only a bird-eye view for me of the vast ocean.

Pan Yin:

Although it was not my first time to the Underwater World, it did not fail to fascinate me with the marine creatures living in it. We were brought around to the open areas of the tanks where the maintenance and habitat of the marine world were explained to us. Also, we went to watch the dolphin show at the Dolphin Lagoon. It amazed me that humans and dolphins can communicate with each other. Through the performance, I realized that the dolphins were really intelligent creatures with the tricks that they can do. The trip had given me an enjoyable and rewarding experience.