Mass dying at Sentosa, Serapong?

We were dismayed to see dying corals and sponges this morning during our annual survey of the richest reef near the mainland.

Coral bleaching with dead rotting grey tops.

There was a heavy smell of death (like a badly run fish market) as we saw large corals and sponges that were bleaching, or had dying, rotting tissue. We have no idea what happened. But the deaths appear very recent as the tissues are still rotting and few have exposed skeletons. This may have happened in the last few days or week?

Pulau Sekudu is alive!

This tiny island off Chek Jawa was lively during our annual survey! Colourful sponges are covering some parts of the rubbly shores, the seagrass meadows are lush - with dugong feeding trails, and all kinds of interesting animals were seen.

The team also took care of fish traps found on the island, and an abandoned net.

Beting Bronok doing better?

Today, Beting Bronok seems to be doing better. With many more hard corals, some nice patches of colourful sponges and marine life, and larger expanses of seagrasses. Nevertheless, the shore remains a pale shadow of its former glory.

Our annual trips to Beting Bronok are bitter-sweet. Like visiting our favourite grandma and watching her painfully, slowly fade away. I feel privileged to have seen her at her best.

Terumbu Raya at Hari Raya!

Selamat Hari Raya from Terumbu Raya! A storm was brewing when we arrived, so we waited for a while on the boat before venturing out.

The reefs here are still very much alive, and it appears the seagrasses are doing well too! Interesting animals seen include a Giant clam and sea turtle!

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23 Jun (Sat): Fun with Marine Life! - a workshop for kids

Looking for some kid-friendly activities this school holidays? Want your kids to learn more about the marine life in Singapore? This June, Sea Our Shores is holding a FREE special workshop “Fun with Marine Life” just for kids!

In this 1 hour workshop, learn about the fascinating creatures that we can find on our Singapore Shores and even get to look at some specimens up close! Then, let your kids try your hand at some clay modelling to make their favorite marine animals.

While your kids are busy, we will be screening a movie “Project Wild Thing” just for parents!