How do we save our oceans if we barely know anything about them? Virtual reef is a digitized tour of Philippine coral reefs and marine life, and into very real occurrences underwater, hitting our guests with real, hard facts that can motivate you into playing your role in the conservation of our reefs. But for more than simply their natural beauty, what makes our waters worth saving? A member of the deep sea community jumps up to tell us-a cartoon fish, called Mr. T interacting with guests to bring marine life closer to them. The gallery also emphasizes cultural and natural heritage and what we as Filipinos can leave the generations that come after us as an environmental keepsake, one that can at once help save and build lives.

Mr. T

Be greeted by one of Verde Island’s natural inhabitants- Mr. T! Mr. T is a Titan Fish native to the coral reefs of Batangas. Here at SM Science Discovery Center, he greets guests and entertains you by answering your questions about the seas and how basically it is to live like a fish! Mr. T is sure to find his way to the hearts of children and the young-at-heart alike.

Visit www.reefcheckphilippines.org for more exciting and interesting facts on ways on how we can take good care of our marine environment.