Marine Museum in Alaminos restored
ALAMINOS CITY –A marine museum showcasing the underwater biodiversity in Hundred Islands has been restored and is now open to the public.
Located at the Lucap Wharf, the jump off point to the world famous Hundred Islands, the museum features different species of corrals and preserved fish that thriving and continue to multiply in this city’s territorial waters.
The inauguration of the museum was among the highlights of the celebration recently of the 4th anniversary of the turnover of the Hundred Islands National Park (HINP) from the Philippine Tourism Authority to the city government of Alaminos.
The museum project, the brainchild of Batch ’77 of the Alaminos National High School, started with a dream to restore the museum that was once a landmark in the town 3 decades ago.
According to Engr. Ismael Najera, city general services officer and a member of the class, the presence of the museum had an impact on their childhood days.
With the generous donations from their batchmates and the approval of Mayor Hernani Braganza, the dream became a reality, Najera said.
Among those who helped establish the marine museum and refurbished the whole wharf were Dr. Edsel Caragan, Naomi Manzano Guerrero, Jenilyn Basa Corpuz and Severina Laya Calderon?
Braganza lauded members of Batch ’77 for “this wonderful gift to the city.” He said the marine museum will be another major attraction in the city next to the eco-parks, colorful festivals and historical landmarks.
He encouraged guests and the city folk to go diving and snorkeling at the major dive sites and the corrals and giant clams gardens.
“Nothing really beats the experience of exploring the real beauty of the underwater life and various rock formations at the Hundred Islands”, he added. #
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