Bravely to Buran

There is an intriguing sliver of rocks that stick out above the water every time we make a trip to Sisters or St. John's. We had fantasies about visiting it for a long time.
And yesterday, we finally did it!

Dolphins spotted off Changi beach!

Thanks to Kok Sheng's alert of this clip uploaded by lyn81174.

Yes, there are wild dolphins in our waters!

DIY walking guides to our shores issued by NParks

Explore our marvellous shores on your own with these Do-It-Yourself trail guides just issued by NParks. Each trail guide includes photos, information and estimated walking time. What a great way to find a perfect trail to match your schedule and your interest!
My favourite would be the Pulau Ubin - Tree Trail which features an "Off the beaten track" experience across the island, highlighting a closer look at interesting flora on Pulau Ubin, the home of the late Village Head.

2-4 Dec: Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research Open House 2010

Curious about Singapore’s Natural History? Come for the annual Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research (RMBR) Open House. Join a treasure hunt, tour the museum and enjoy an opportunity to talk to curators and scientists in the museum and more.
The event is free and all are welcome.

Nature in Singapore: Intertidal Molluscs of Pulau Semakau

258 species of molluscs are recorded in the mangrove and intertidal areas of Pulau Semakau, through surveys by Project Semakau and reported in Nature in Singapore of the Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research.
This includes snails, slugs, clams! Not to mention octopus and 'sotong'.

Amazing Anomurans: Global checklists now in the Raffles Bulletin of Zoology

Check out the awesome Checklists of Anomuran Decapod Crustaceans of the World in the Raffles Bulletin of Zoology Supplement 23! Plus marine lobsters of the world too!
What are anomurans?

Singapore and Nagoya 2010

It's official! The Singapore Index on Cities' Biodiversity has been endorsed for use globally!

Singapore is "a small city-state with limited land resources, but rich in flora and fauna. It is our contribution towards ongoing global efforts on biodiversity conservation" said Minister Mah Bow Tan.