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KLCC Aquaria: Pet shops have better displays-New Straits Times

18 Dec 2006

DANIEL LEE, Perth, Western Australia

 

 

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I'M a visitor to Malaysia and recently went to the KLCC Aquaria. Being

a lover of the marine environment and its ecosystem, I was

disappointed with the experience offered there.

 

The trip was not worth the RM38 a non-Malaysian has to pay.

 

There were so few species of aquatic organisms displayed. What's more,

most of them were placed in small tanks and pools. This places stress

on the organisms.

 

In the small and pathetic-looking touch-pool area, at least eight baby

reef sharks were placed in a small basin.

 

A huge freshwater terrapin was placed in a confined tank, where there

was not much room for it to swim or move around. These are examples of

extreme stress suffered by the animals.

 

From what I observed, almost all the organisms or animals were placed

in tanks too small for their comfort.

 

I'm disappointed with the way these animals are managed because the

stress they face will have negative effects on the organisms/animals

living within the ecosystem.

 

The poorly lit environment, coupled with the small fonts of the

information boards, also made it difficult to read the information.

Most of the tanks and pools were " poorly managed " as they were bland

and unattractive.

 

This does not represent the true marine environment, which is more

diverse and colourful.

 

As a place for visitors to experience the underwater life, Aquaria

could have done much better to make the place an attractive one. I've

seen more impressive marine aquariums in pet shops and homes of

friends compared with that in the Aquaria.