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The Manila Ocean Park is the Philippines' first world-class oceanarium owned by China Oceanis Philippines Inc., a subsidiary of China Oceanis Inc., a Singaporean-registered firm that has operated four oceanariums in China. The Manila Ocean Park (MOP) is currently under construction behind the historical Quirino Grandstand at the Rizal Park. On February 29, 2008, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo (with Philippine Tourism Authority general manager Robert Dean Barbers) graced the soft opening of Manila Ocean Park.
[b]Construction Phases[/b]
First Phase – Oceanarium moved its soft opening date to March 1, 2008. The oceanarium is said to be bigger than Sentosa's Underwater World oceanarium in Singapore in terms of floor area (Sentosa Underwater World has 6,000 square meters).
Second Phase – includes the marine-themed mall and the hotel, to open in mid-2008.
Third Phase – the open marine habitats which is also set to open in the second quarter of 2008.
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[b]General Sections of the Manila Ocean Park[/b]
Oceanarium:
Sections of MOP Oceanarium
1. Agos (Flow) – a rainforest motif complete with 8 tanks of freshwater fishes.
2. Bahura (The Reef) – exhibition of artificial corals in 48 tanks
3. Laot (Fishing Ground) – features big fish and Eagle-spotted rays in a long tank.
4. Kalaliman (The Deep) – showcases marine animals found in the deepest parts of Philippine waters.
5. Buhay na Karagatan (Living Ocean) – the main attraction of the oceanarium is a 25-meter long walkway tunnel with 220-degree curved acrylic walls similarly seen in Ocean Park Hong Kong, Underwater World in Singapore, Siam Ocean World in Bangkok, Thailand and Aquaria KLCC in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The difference between MOP's is a 220-degree curved tunnel as compared to the standard 180-degree curved tunnels seen in other Asian countries.
6. Overhang Tank – variety of rays fly over while you're under this unique Overhang Tank.
7. Pating (Shark) – features several species of shark.
Concourse Plaza:
The Concourse Plaza houses big events like concerts, performances and product launches for the whole year.
Marine-Themed Mall:
The first marine-themed mall in the Philippines which houses 25 restaurants where customers can enjoy Manila's beautiful sunset, and even dine al fresco. The mall also features 30 unique stores.
Open Water Marine Habitat:
The Open Water Marine Habitat is an outdoor swimming pool with diving facilities where visitors go snorkeling or diving.
i hope you'll enjoy viewing...no flash photography were allowed inside the oceanarium that's why it's quite difficult to shoot under low light..how i wish to have a nikon D3, D300 or D60..hehe.. :D:D
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