AQUA MARINE PARK

Sayan Sunil Sontakke

Dr. Dy Patil College of Architecture, Pune
3rd Year ‘C
INTRODUCTION:
The Aqua Marine Park is envisioned as a cutting-edge, environmentally friendly architectural
project that combines leisure, education, and marine conservation. By promoting a positive
interaction between people and the water, the park, which is located at the nexus of
ecological protection and public participation, aims to rethink the traditional idea of maritime
parks.

AIM:
The Aqua aquatic Park's main goal is to establish a diverse area that encourages respect,
awareness, and care for aquatic environments. The park wants to encourage visitors to get
involved in marine conservation through immersive experiences and interactive exhibits.

OBJECTIVES:
To offer a setting for hands-on education in marine biodiversity and ecosystem dynamics.
To encourage responsible tourism and sustainable behaviours in the maritime environment.
To encourage cooperation with marine conservation organisations and scientific research.
To increase public awareness of the relationship between human behaviour and marine
health.
To provide leisure pursuits that encourage a closer relationship with the maritime
environment.

RESEARCH QUESTIONS:
What are the best ways to involve and inform the public about conservation of marine
environments?
What are some ways to reduce the park's environmental impact using the principles of
architectural design?
What are the main variables that affect how visitors behave and perceive marine parks?
What are the most effective ways to combine leisure pursuits with the objectives of marine
conservation?

NEED OF THE STUDY:

The Aqua Marine Park is necessary because of the growing challenges to marine ecosystems
that occur globally, such as pollution, overfishing, habitat degradation, and climate change.
The park addresses the pressing need to raise awareness and mobilise action to safeguard our
oceans for future generations by offering a venue for education, conservation, and pleasure.

ISSUES:
Balancing conservation objectives with visitor experience and commercial viability.
Mitigating potential impacts on local marine ecosystems during construction and operation.
Addressing socio-economic disparities in access to marine education and recreation.
Ensuring long-term financial sustainability and community engagement.

SCOPE AND LIMITATIONS:

The Aqua Marine Park's purview includes recreational facilities, educational programming,
ecological conservation, and architectural design. Budgetary restrictions, legal obligations,
and practical difficulties related to site selection and infrastructure development are examples
of limitations, though.

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY:
A variety of qualitative and quantitative methods will be used in the Aqua Marine Park
research technique, including:

assessment of the literature on sustainable design techniques, current marine parks, and
conservation programmes.
Environmental impact assessment and site analysis.
consultations of stakeholders with specialists, locals, and prospective guests.
case studies of effective recreational facilities and marine conservation initiatives.
focus groups and surveys to find out what the public thinks and wants.
cooperation to guide programming and design choices with marine scientists, educators, and
environmentalists.
The Aqua Marine Park project uses a thorough research methodology in order to create a full
understanding of the intricate links that exist between human behaviour, ecology, and design
in the context of public involvement and marine conservation.