NParks and OCBC Bank will embark on Singapore’s first seagrass restoration project. Focusing on successful transplanting of seagrass at locations in decline.
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Dugong feeding trails seen in seagrass meadows at Chek Jawa, May 2024 |
Researchers will trial innovations to transplant seagrass in Singapore to find out which restoration techniques will work best. The aim is to start restoring seagrass meadows within the first year of the project so there is time to track their progress. Suitable locations have not been pinned down yet. OCBC staff volunteers and members of the public will be invited to volunteer as part of the project, with more information to be shared when ready. During the research, these volunteers will conduct survey on the plants’ flowering process, assist in the transplanting procedures and more.