The Story So Far

Once Upon A Time In A Galaxy Far Far Away....

There was a bunch of professionals who worked for the Tropical Research And Conservation Centre (TRACC). They had done a million billion marine surveys of the region and knew what all the problems affecting the marine life were. They decided that the solution to all these problems was education. People didn't know that the marine life was amazing, or that it was threatened or that simple things like conserving water and recycling could make a big difference.

So after some serious thinking they decided that they could build an ENORMOUS aquarium (being fairly good at that already) and that would show everyone how fantastic aquatic life is. Then, when everyone was already inside they would tell them how this wonderful underwater world was in serious danger and how anyone, anywhere in the world, could make a difference. Oh and while they were there they would teach them how bridges are built and why dolphins need to breathe air and other funky stuff.

Then they realised that if tourists would come to the aquarium just because (what else do you do on a rainy afternoon in KK?) then they could afford to bring school children from all over Sabah to learn why Sharks need their fins.

And so, Aquatica was born. It took a long time to persuade people to help us build it and to raise the money - Plastic windows are astoundingly expensive - but we did it and now we have got this party started. Exhibits have been planned, discovery centre modules designed, snakes caught, cliffs built and even though we have only been working on site for six weeks or so we are ready to bring it all in as soon as the roof is up.

Woo Hoo

Well! Here we are. An online site to tell our friends, relations and interested parties what we actually 'Do'. We are going to post pictures, links and regular updates so that you can follow our progress as we build probably the best aquarium in Sabah...
There is lots of technical information on the website (www.aquaticakk.org) but if you want to know what that hole in the ground is or whether we have finished laying the fence yet then this is the place to come.
The management would like me to point out that this is written by the staff, for the staff, to the staff and from the staff and that they are not, in any way shape or form, responsible for us.

Original Site Photo

This was the site in december 2006.

aquatica aquarium in kota kinabalu Sabah Malaysia

This is the project development log for aquatica aquarium and ocean science discovery centre in kota kinabalu sabah malaysia. We intend to promote environmental education and highlight the issues affecting coastal zones, mangrove ecosystems and coral reefs to all the people who visit. The project started 4 years ago and construction started january 2006. Construction of the phase 1 site started jan 2007. lots of photos and other info is available on the website at aquaticakk.org.