In a society that demands of its educational system sound, well-balanced individuals, more emphasis should be placed on extra-curricular activities which could supplement the academic groundwork. The problem with many of us is that our priorities become confused as we strive for academic excellence; we become narrow-minded and ill equipped to face a world of challenges and opportunities.

The Aquarium Society tries in its own way to bridge that gap between the theoretical academic world and the natural environment. The keen interest shown by its members is very encouraging for the continuity of such an innovative group. The Society would have achieved its objectives if every member were to learn to love our flora and fauna, especially our aquatic life. If we were to become more aware and appreciative of the fragility of our ecological system, and hence the need to be so careful not to disturb it, then the Society would have achieved its goals. It follows from the previous statements, that we should also

be critical of those individuals or industries that pollute our seas and rivers indiscriminately in an insatible greed to attain financial power.

Getting down to the nitty gritty, the Society has about twenty active members. The aquarium room is the hub of activity, as it is here that a never ending exchange of ideas, information and arguments takes place. We have outings every term and weekly talks prepared and delivered by the members themselves.

The Society is relatively new and as such open to new ideas, criticisms and suggestions that would enable it to function more adequately. My hope is that our experiences would fashion a society that could someday become a prototype for other schools.