Get plushie Snapping shrimps and Shrimp gobies!

This curious partnership between a little fish and little shrimp can be seen on Singapore's shores!

 I've made lots and lots of plushie partners to give to volunteers at the upcoming Celebrating Singapore Shores on 16 Mar (Sat) at Berlayar Creek. To be a volunteer, simply join the FREE workshop on guiding on 9 Mar (Sat), and see you at Berlayar Creek!

Here's more about Singapore's amazing snapping shrimps and shrimp gobies!

9 Mar (Sat): Easy nature guiding - a workshop with Ria Tan and friends

Registration now open! Thanks to the youths of Lepak in SG for having me conduct this FREE workshop on nature guiding without tears or fears!

Always wanted to be a nature guide? Want to be a better nature guide? This workshop is just for you! First timers and existing nature guides are welcomed. Find out what makes a good nature guide (psst, not knowledge, as most people think!).

16 Mar (Sat): Celebrating Singapore Shores at Berlayar Creek

As International Year of the Reef 2018 comes to a close, Celebrating Singapore Shores will go on!

To mark the occasion, the marine community invites all to join this evening event. FREE, no registration required. Specially for kids and the family with games and prizes, nature walks and films.

2 Feb is World Wetlands Day 2019

2 Feb is World Wetlands Day and in 2019, the theme is "We are not powerless against climate change"

In celebration of World Wetlands Day and specially for kids and families, explore Pasir Ris mangroves with volunteer nature guides from the Naked Hermit Crabs on this FREE guided tour of the boardwalk on 26 Jan (Sat) evening. Registration now open!

Lots more activities in our wetlands and shores from 26 Jan to 3 Feb by NParks.

Our Crazy Rich Shores: St Jonh's Island

Just 15 minutes from Singapore's main business district by water taxi, are crazy rich shores of St John's Island.

The cluster of Kusu, Lazarus and St. John's Islands has been recommended by the Singapore Blue Plan 2018 for elevated protection status.

Our Crazy Rich Shores: Pulau Jong

Pulau Jong is among our last untouched islands; it has not been reclaimed or developed. This is what our Southern Islands used to look like.

As part of the cluster around Pulau Semakau, Pulau Jong has been recommended by the Singapore Blue Plan 2018 for Immediate Conservation Priority.

Our Crazy Rich Shores: Pulau Satumu and Pulau Biola

Pulau Satumu, the location of Raffles Lighthouse, has the richest coral reefs in Singapore waters! Nearby Pulau Biola is also a haven for rare plants and animals.

Pulau Satumu and Pulau Biola have been recommended by the Singapore Blue Plan 2018 for Immediate Conservation Priority and to be designated Marine Reserve.

Our Crazy Rich Shores: Pulau Hantu

Despite being located close to petrochemical plants on Pulau Bukom, there are amazing rich reefs on Pulau Hantu! As well as seagrass meadows and mangroves too!

As part of the cluster around Pulau Semakau, Pulau Hantu has been recommended by the Singapore Blue Plan 2018 for Immediate Conservation Priority.

Our Crazy Rich Shores: Pulau Semakau

Next to Singapore's only landfill, Pulau Semakau and nearby submerged patch reefs are teeming with life!

Corals on Terumbu Semakau overlooking
the Semakau Landfill and Pulau Jong.

These shores have been recommended by the Singapore Blue Plan 2018 for Immediate Conservation Priority.

Our Crazy Rich Shores: Kusu Island

Just 15 minutes from Singapore's main business district, are crazy rich reefs of Kusu Island.

At super low spring tides (which tend to happen before dawn), we get a brief glimpse of the amazing marine life found here. Kusu Island is also rich in history.

Our Crazy Rich Shores: Pulau Sekudu

Part of the Chek Jawa Wetlands that is managed by NParks, Pulau Sekudu, is a precious jewel.

This tiny island hosts important habitats and teems with colourful marine life.

7-13 Oct: Celebrate Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve's 25th Anniversary

Singapore's only wetland reserve is where die die, you can see crocodile (cross fingers). Flocks of awesome migratory birds, not to mention mudskippers, crabs and more!

Come celebrate our beautiful and vital Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve with a week of exciting happenings! Activities include wader watching, birdwatching, walks to enjoy the sunrise and sunset and a chance to get muddy in a survey for critters that live in the mud. For the kids, there will be storytelling, arts and crafts. Also talks, booths, exhibitions, learn and play stations. All activities for the celebrations are free, but some require registration. So book your place now!

Singapore shores rock!

Yes, Singapore has awesome rocky shores! While the rocks may appear barren, they are usually full of life! Take a closer look!

Awesome rocky shore and coastal forest
of Sentosa Tanjung Rimau.

Here's more about our rock dwellers and where you might find them.

1 Sep (Sat): Beneath the Waves - films, art, talks and more!

Come for a day of marine films including Chasing Coral, Remember Chek Jawa, Birth of a Marine Park!

A great opportunity to meet a broad range of marine folk: advocates, artists, scientists, agencies and social enterprises. And learn more about marine and sustainability issues in Singapore. Registration opens tomorrow, 6 Aug.

Celebrating our shores for National Day!

This National Day, go kayaking in our mangroves and to the southern islands, save horseshoe crabs, join a mangrove tour or an intertidal walk on Sentosa's natural rocky shores. Or explore our shores on your own.

Restore Ubin Mangroves (R.U.M.) Initiative
celebrated on Pulau Ubin

So many ways to celebrate our shores for National Day!

Sea cucumbers = healthy shores!

Sea cucumbers are animals and NOT vegetables as their common name suggests. A recent study of the Garlic bread sea cucumber found that they play a vital role in keeping shores healthy.

Like giant vaccum cleaners, these sausage-like animals convert decomposing matter into nutrients. Similar to earthworms, as they burrow, they help maintain oxygen levels in the sediments despite higher water temperatures.

Here's a glimpse at some of the sea cucumbers of Singapore's seagrass meadows.

YES! Singapore got dugongs!

A live dugong was spotted at Chek Jawa in 2013! Although the animal itself is rarely encountered, dugong feeding trails are commonly seen in Singapore's seagrass meadows. Even next to industrial facilities and at public beaches.

Dugong feeding trails on Cyrene Reef
next to Pasir Panjang Container Terminals, on 3 Dec 2017.

What are dugongs? And where can we get a chance to see them?

For kids! Singapore shores at the Festival of Biodiversity 2-3 June

This weekend visit the Festival of Biodiversity to learn about our Singapore shores! 2-3 Jun (Sat, Sun), 12noon - 2pm  near Tampines MRT.

Get a glimpse into diving our waters, try your hand at intertidal surveys. Join art workshops and awesome storytelling!

Here's some marine highlights ...

Sea bunnies of the Seagrass

Grazing among Singapore's seagrass meadows are large slugs called sea hares.

Several different kinds occur on our shores. Although they are easily overlooked, despite their large size. Many, like these Hairy sea hares hardly look like animals! Why are they called hares? Why do they release hare dye? How can I see them?

Surprising snails of Singapore's seagrass meadows

Fascinating snails crawl the seagrass meadows. Some like this beautiful Lined moon snail are fierce predators. Others are peaceful grazers.

Here's a glimpse at the snails of Singapore's seagrass meadows.