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Attraction

Description on the individual link (Attractions)
The creation of this individual link is to introduce the attractions of Pulau Kapas to viewers. Real pictures of the attractions of Pulau Kapas will be presented to show how is the place and how beautiful is the island. Furthermore, the descriptions of each attraction can let the viewers gain more information about the island.

Objective of the link
The main objectives of this link is to promote Pulau Kapas to the viewers. Thereby increase the number of local and foreign tourists to the island. And also, to let the people know that there is a beautiful island in Malaysia so that people can spend their holidays and enjoy in Pulau Kapas.

Design of GUI

This is the initial layout of my group website. There will be a banner for the site and below are the links for the particular sub topic. The tittle in the banner of the website is " Pulau Kapas". The subtopics are introduction, how to go, attractions , accommodation, and webmaster. Before you click for further information, there will be a slide show embed in the website to show some picture in the website to gain some attraction of the viewer and to show the general things will be presented in the website.

Flow chart and layout of the individual site- Chan Mei Wui ( Attractions)

This is the initial layout that i'm gonna use in my individual site. When the viewer clicks into my site, a flash or a video of the attractions of Pulau Kapas will be shown in the top of the left. The content will be categorized to four groups ( yellow boxes). When the viewer click into one of those, it will link to another page that shows all the information and pictures of the related content.

This is the flow chart of my individual site.

Photoshop will be used to edit and create the banners and pictures of the website. Dreamweaver will be used to create the website.

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The main attraction of Pulau Kapas is the fine sandy white beach with blue water. Being part beach and part jungle, Pulau Kapas is a suitable place for the Sun and Sea lover to go. It provides the typical line of activities such as snorkelling, diving, trekking, kayaking, island tours, windsurfing, fishing and squid catching.

Snorkelling

Kapas Island is excellent for snorkelling as there is an abundance of corals and other marine life, visibility is good and the water is shallow and calm. As the coral is mainly around the rocky edges of the island, you can still go swimming off the beautiful beaches, even at low tide. Reef sharks are a common sight just yards from the shore. Masks, snorkels and fins are available for rent from most guesthouses at RM5 for the day.

Underwater diving

The key attraction for diving at Pulau Kapas is the World WarII shipwreck located

5 nautical miles offshore. The outer reefs on her seaward side has are good diving spots as well. Its shallow water makes it an ideal training ground for drivers. Japanese boats and boats plying the route from Singapore carrying rice sags during World War II have been sunk in the area. Thai fishing boats caught or illegal entry in Terengganu waters are also sunk here as artificial reefs. There are also entry in Terengganu water are also sunk here as artificial reefs. There are also remnants of wooden boats washed ashore. There boats were used by Vietnamese refugees who tried to escape Pulau Bidong, their temporary shelter about 27 nautical miles from Pulau Kapas. Previously a well-guarded secret amongst members of the diving community. In the open sea, divers will come across the Shark Point and Turtle Point. Those into wreck diving will find the water surrounding Pulau Kapas intriguing.

Jungle trekking

Pulau Kapas also offers a variety of adventures to the Sun lover. You could track into the island's interior and amazed at the colourful natural flora and fauna along the way.

Kayaking

The Sea of Pulau Kapas is safe and an enjoyable place to canoe or kayak. It is always very pleasurable to row a canoe or kayak in the evening time when temperature is cooler. Other than enjoying the scenery, you can view fishes jumping out from the water to cheer you up and visiting some of the hidden beaches on the east side as you go.

Windsurfing

Visitors can go windsurfing on Pulau Kapas during the blustery monsoon season, although conditions will probably be too sedate during the peak season. For the beginners, tuition is available from some of the guesthouses.

Turtle Conservation Sanctuary

You can easily paddle or swim over to Pulau Gemia to take a look at the Turtle Conservation Sanctuary where turtles come ashore to lay eggs. The eggs are carefully collected and hatched under supervision, then released back into the sea. Pulau Gemia is a tiny island located just beside Pulau Kapas. It also known as a Sister Of Pulau Kapas. Sea eagles, reef herons, tern and also the precious giant leatherback turtle come to nest their eggs on this island every year. Like some of the regular tourists who spend their holiday on the island every year, green turtles, Hawksbill and Olive Ridley turtle are also regular visitors too.

Fishing and squid catching

Deep-sea fishing enthusiasts will find plenty of options for getting out on the waves. Equipment rental is available from guesthouses and plenty of locals catch grouper off the main pier. But Pulau Kapas is famous for squid fishing between April and September and visitors can join a local fisherman boat and catch squid around two feet long.