Dubai launches Ocean School Programme.Byline: Dubai Students from Dubai International Academy has become the first group to experience the highly interactive sessions of the Ocean School Education Programme at the Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo at The Dubai Mall This article or section contains information about expected future buildings or structures. Some or all of this information may be speculative, and the content may change as building construction begins. . Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo communicates important messages of environmental care in a fun and interactive way. Close-up animal encounters are an important part of creating awareness, and the tailor-made education programmes at Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo has a team of knowledgeable marine specialists ready to help visiting school groups and visitors understand animal behavior, said an official spokesman. The programmes at the zoo are specially designed for students ranging from early childhood to seniors in high school. Covering topics such as adaptation, survival strategies, conservation and reproduction, programmes are already proving to be extremely popular with various schools having booked hundreds of students to partake in Verb 1. partake in - be active in participate, take part - share in something 2. partake in - have, give, or receive a share of; "We shared the cake" partake, share these educational sessions. With trained Education Officers, take-home workbooks and an innovative approach to education, the programmes at the zoo are a fun-filled complement to the school curriculum. "Our zoo allows visitors to see, touch, learn and experience the wonders of aquatic animals that they otherwise may never get the opportunity to see. Visitors will be taken on a fascinating journey, learning about eco-systems and interacting with animals in a safe, learning-based environment. The zoo offers a truly unique 'edu-tainment' experience with positive messages that both children and adults will take away," said CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , Emaar Retail, Suresh Bhatia. The journey at the zoo consists of four ecological zones: Rainforest, Rocky Shore Rocky shore is an intertidal area on seacoasts where solid rock predominates. Rocky shores are biologically rich environments, and make the ideal natural laboratory for studying intertidal ecology and other biological processes. , Living Ocean and Aquarium Tunnel where a variety of aquatic animals feature including piranhas, giant spider crabs, water rats
"Water Rats" , giant catfish catfish, common name applied to members of the freshwater fish families constituting the suborder Nematognathi. The catfish is related to the sucker and the minnow, and like them has a complex set of bones forming a sensitive hearing apparatus. , lizards, tiger fish, and dart frogs. In total the zoo will be home to over 33,000 animals, representing some 85 species. All animals at the zoo are cared for according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. international standards of animal care. The main aquarium measures 51m x 20m x 11m and features in the Guinness world record for the largest viewing panel at 32.8m wide x 8.3m high. With the capacity to hold 10 million litres of water, the aquarium illuminates the marvels of the ocean and showcases one of the most diverse collections of aquatic life worldwide. A 270-degree walkthrough tunnel enables visitors to get a surrounding view. Amongst other world-class attractions at The Dubai Mall are the Olympic-size Dubai Ice Rink; a sprawling gold souk, and world famous stores such as Waitrose, Hamleys and Kinokuniya. Other attractions to launch in 2009 include Fashion Avenue; SEGA (company, games) SEGA - manufacturer of video game hardware and software. Usenet newsgroup: news:rec.games.video.sega. Republic, the region's first SEGA indoor theme park; KidZania, a unique children's 'edu-tainment' concept; The Grove, an indoor-outdoor streetscape street·scape n. 1. An artistic representation of a street. 2. Surroundings composed of streets: the urban streetscape. with retractable roof A retractable roof is a kinetic architectural element used in many sports venues. They are used in places that allow for indoor sports when the weather is rainy. Examples of these venues are Rogers Centre in Toronto, Canada, SAFECO Field in Seattle, The University of Phoenix and a 22-screen Cineplex. In addition, there are over 14,000 undercover car park spaces and an adjoining luxury 5-star hotel a" The Address, Dubai Mall - with 250 rooms and 450 serviced residences. a" TradeArabia News Service [c] Copyright 2008 www.tradearabia.com Copyright 2009 Al Hilal Publishing & Marketing Group Provided by Syndigate.info an Albawaba.com company |
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