Waikiki Aquarium Has Reopened to Visitors!

Aloha Margaret Kapranos, our trade winds are quite lovely indeed, thank you for the comment!

Aloha Brian England, it is a compelling debate whether society should maintain what would be considered wild, animals in captivity. Are they happier and enjoying captivity? Are they even aware they are captive?

Many conservationist believe it is essential to maintain zoos and aquariums in order to educate the population about just how important these creatures are to the sustainability of ALL life on this relatively tiny blue ball, called Earth. Considering the shear magnitude and violence of the Universe, our rather insignificant and remote galaxy and even less impressive solar system, the conversation is moot. Unless, of course, you care a speck about the survival of our species. Unfortunately, it's looking like we will be extinct before we know it, unless one believes there is an omnipotent omnipresence with a secret plan hiding in the wings preparing to swoop in or not, to save us from ourselves or not, based on ones ability to have Faith or not.

Hmm, I guess if all ones needs were being taken care of, food, safe place to live with out the rigors of surviving preoccupying every moment of ones existence, would one feel happier or deprived, I cant speak for a sea slug but I might consider it. Mahalo for the thought provoking comment!