Going underwater evokes an otherworldly sensation of sights, sounds and emotions. It's a place of discovery that most don't get to experience in their every day. We created Bubbles in the dolphin gallery at the Vancouver Aquarium to transport people into a dreamy 'underwater' environment.

As you walk down the ramp into the space, 'seawater' laps up against the floor. You hear sounds of the seaside: birds chirping, waves crashing and the breeze sweeping by. You continue into the gallery and as you 'submerge' under the surface, you start to hear whale vocalizations and horns from ships up above. All around you are dozens of giant bubbles that float over columns of deep blue light, immersing you in the experience. The soundscape, composed by Adam Lastiwka, continues to change over time — a shifting melody of instrumental music and sounds from deep below the surface.