14 April 2010

17 Apr (Sat): Talk on "Sponges and You"

What are sponges? Lim Swee Cheng, author of "A Guide to Sponges of Singapore" will tell you how sponges rank among the oldest and most fascinating animals in the world. Yes, sponges are animals!
What are the other kinds of sponges that can be found in Singapore waters and just how many are they? He will also share with you his discoveries from two years of searching and identification of sponges in Singapore waters.

Register by emailing lim_wei_ling@nparks.gov.sg by 16 Apr (Fri).

Time: 10am - 12pm
Venue: Singapore Botanic Gardens, Botany Centre Function Hall
Website: http://www.nparks.gov.sg