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More than just a marine life park – be a conservationist

In Western Australia, east of Perth, looking at some ostracods in the water. Ostracoda is a class of the Crustacea, sometimes known as the seed shrimp because of their appearance.

You might have heard about the water theme park, the oceanarium and the reef swim. But who is working behind-the-scenes to fulfill the conservation mission of the Marine Life Park? Meet Felicia Wee, a conservationist at MLP with a strong passion for marine life. We talk to her to find out what it takes to be part of the team.

So we heard you want to be an aquarist

When you think of an aquarist, what do you first think of? Probably a person who handles fish, cleans tanks, and maintains the life support system. Right about now you’d probably dredge up the mental image of a fish enthusiast whose pride is his aquatic fish display at home.

But being an aquarist is more than just that. It requires hard work, passion for the animals you work with, and an itch to dive in with objects of your fascination- from stingrays to angelfish to sharks. We talk to Akira, an aquarist with the Marine Life Park, to get the low-down on what it takes to be one.

 

Dive into their world with us

Hi folks, here’s a friendly reminder - we’re HIRING again! 

This time, it’s for the upcoming Marine Life Park. Featuring the world’s largest oceanarium, marine mammal experience, reef swim and a water theme park, a host of job opportunities awaits you as we look forward to the park’s opening in 2012.

 

 We’re looking for Lifeguards, Aquarists, Technicians, Operation Team managers/crew and many more. Think you fit the bill? Head over to our website for more details and sign up at www.e2i.com.sg or call 6474 3777. Hurry, registration closes at 3pm today!

Special(ist) Feature: It’s A Family Affair

Our marine mammal specialists currently at the Subic facility come from different backgrounds but are each similarly driven by their passion for marine mammals. With 259 years of experience across 36 facilities between them, there’s much to be unraveled about the team. Get to know them better – starting this week with Kenny Ng.

 

MLP Aquarium Curatorial team goes fish-ing

To many in Singapore, the action of buying fish (for aquariums, not to eat!) involves going to a pet shop at the corner to pick from the selection available.

So we thought when the Marine Life Park (MLP) Curatorial team sources for aquatic life forms for the upcoming MLP aquarium it was the same, only on a bigger scale. Well, not quite.

20 facts about the Marine Life Park (MLP) and dolphins in human care

20 things to give you a better idea about the Marine Life Park (MLP).

Diets

Rong Rong at feeding time with our marine mammal specialist

Some of us live to eat, while others eat to live, but one thing’s for sure, that one of the keys to staying healthy is eating right – something that many of us are constantly trying to balance. We need to eat right, in adequate proportions and at frequent intervals to remain in tip top condition.

Marine Life Park- Open Letter

Dear Fellow Animal Lovers – wherever you are,

The first thing we would like to say to you is: We love animals too.

Frequently Asked Questions about Marine Life Park

The Marine Life Park aspires to be a showcase for ocean science conservation, research and education.

To give you a better idea of what Marine Life Park is all about, here are more answers to some frequently asked questions.

Getting to know Jackie- our future Marine Mammal Specialist



It was a sight similar to the clip above that confirmed her decision to make a drastic shift in career path, from planning schedules for the CEO in the confines of the corporate office to the vast abundance of the gentle oceans- to plan the daily activity of dolphins.