The Secret of the Docks

What is the Secret of the Docks?
The Secret of the Docks, also called the dock secret, boat secret, or just secret #1, is a secret place under the docks in Green Grove Zone. When you are on one of the boats, instead of getting off on the island, keep standing on it. It will float back to the docks. If you look closely, you can see a smaller pier under the bigger one. Walk onto it, and run to the side of the island. When you get to the edge of the docks (between them and Green Grove Zone,) turn to your right and keep running. You will see a bright rainbow light, like the sun. Walk into it, and the screen will gradually turn white. When it darkens, you will be in an aquarium, but you will have a huge bubble around you, about the size of a shield. Thanks to this bubble, you cannot drown. If you find your way to the top of the aquarium (which is a hole in the corner), the screen will fade to white, then return to normal as you are standing on the pier, right above the secret.

More about the Secret
When you're in the aquarium, the camera will zoom over to the hole at the top. Then it will focus on you again. You can explore the underwater realm, or you can try to make it to the top. There are many hidden areas and items underwater, but some are above water. When you reach the surface, turn around and you can see a small house on top of the rock cliff. If you go in, there are chairs and a refrigerator, as well as cabinets and a large flat-screen TV on the wall. A remote is on the table, so if you and your buddies want to watch TV, go ahead. This is a good location for hideouts, hangouts, clan meetings, or just relaxing and enjoying the aquatic atmosphere. If you want to leave, walk out of the building, jump from rock to rock, and use the spring to shoot out of the hole and re-appear at the docks in Green Grove Zone.

Changing Your Mind
If you are under the docks, but want to go back to the top of the docks, go left instead of right. You should see a spring. Use it to bounce from stone pillar to stone pillar, and finally onto the edge of Green Grove Zone.

Music
If you're a fan of the 3D Mario games (more specifically Super Mario 64 or Super Mario 64 DS), then you will recognize this song. Dire Dire Docks! An epic track from an old-school game. Many people like this song due to the peacefullness of it.