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Sharjah 24
12-07-2025
- Sharjah 24
Participants of Al Dhaid Summer Programme explore Sharjah Aquarium
Exploring the Elements of the UAE's Marine Environment The visit reflects the club's commitment to connecting participants with knowledge through direct experience, nurturing their scientific curiosity, and familiarising them with elements of the UAE's marine environment. Sharjah Aquarium is one of the leading educational facilities in the country and the first and largest government centre dedicated to displaying marine life. It features 21 water tanks spread over two floors, simulating various marine environments found in the Arabian Gulf. A Series of Exploratory Trips This visit is part of a series of exploratory trips organised by Al Dhaid Club during the summer programme, designed to offer rich content that blends values, knowledge, and environmental and national belonging—turning the holiday into a fully integrated learning experience. Interactive Awareness Sessions on the Importance of Preserving the Marine Environment and Ecological Balance Participants toured the various sections of the aquarium, discovering hundreds of species of fish, molluscs, and rare and tiny marine creatures, such as seahorses and jellyfish, in addition to marine plants and coral reefs. They also took part in interactive awareness sessions focusing on the importance of preserving the marine environment and maintaining ecological balance. A Live Educational Experience Offering Visual and Hands-On Learning The trip offered a live educational experience, enriching the participants with visual and practical knowledge—particularly through the interactive displays inside glass tunnels that gave visitors the feeling of walking through the depths of the ocean, surrounded by a vibrant aquatic world. Raising Youth Awareness of Environmental Diversity in the UAE Organisers of the visit affirmed that its goal was to enhance the awareness of young participants about the environmental diversity of the UAE and broaden their understanding of marine life. This aligns with the educational vision of the Sharjah Summer Sports Programme, overseen by the Sharjah Sports Council, which places great emphasis on awareness and well-rounded upbringing programmes that combine learning with entertainment.
Sharjah 24
29-05-2025
- General
- Sharjah 24
Sharjah Aquarium celebrates World Oceans Day
In celebration of World Oceans Day, which falls on June 8 of each year, Sharjah Aquarium organised an awareness lecture for University of Khorfakkan students on new environmental legislation to combat illegal fishing. Raising awareness about aquatic issues Rashid Jumaa Al Shamsi, Secretary of Sharjah Aquarium, emphasised the institution's commitment to raising awareness about aquatic issues and preserving the marine environment. The lecture was delivered by Professor Ahmed Al Zaabi from the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, who reviewed the most prominent recent laws enacted by the UAE to protect fisheries and limit practices that harm the ecological balance. Al Shamsi pointed out that the event aims to inform the public and students about the latest legislative and technical developments in the field of ocean protection, and to enhance the responsibility of individuals and institutions towards marine sustainability.
