Today's snap is from about a year ago from a visit we made to the Aquarium at Dubai Mall. That's my hand next to a 'Giant Japanese Crab' or Macrocheira kaempferi which is, I believe, the largest species of crab on Earth (in terms of 'length' - it is not the heaviest). These crabs were actually fairly small specimens. I was at the Munchkins' school yesterday when I heard the big tank at the Dubai Mall had a leak. The news that first came out in our local press that is was a 'minor' or 'small' leak.
Here's the most 'complete' coverage I've seen on the story. This link actually uses info from several sources. Definitely take time to watch the brief video.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1253700/Dubai-Mall-evacuated-cracks-appear-giant-aquarium.html
I used to work for an aquarium (it was brief, and many years ago). Upon hear about the leak, my first thought was for the critters. My second thought was for the aquarium staff. When you work for an aquarium, 'your' tanks are your pride and joy.
And of course my kids thought, "Oh no! We hope our favorite candy store didn't get flooded!" Really, our favorite candy store in this part of the world is right near where the leak was. Any time we are in Dubai (and we have time), that's where we go to get a special sweet treat. Hopefully I'm spelling it correctly, but it's called Candilicious. Fun place just to walk through.
Hope all is well for the aquarium now. It really is a cool place.
Peace.
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