Preparing for the Southern Expedition

It's still days before the Southern Expedition starts and we are already finding cool marine critters!

Prof Peter Ng (in blue) tells us about this special crab that so far has only been found in Singapore. Dr Bertrand Richer de Forges conducted trial dredges with all kinds of interesting finds. And there's lots more that is being done to prepare for the Expedition! 

Reflections of My time with Marine Life (Northern Expedition)

The enthusiastic students from River Valley High School were a bright spot at the Northern Expedition of the Mega Marine Survey last year. Their questions and curiosity made the work more interesting and enjoyable for all.

Prof Daphne Fautin, world authority on sea anemones
sharing about these animals with the students.

Thaddea Chua shares their story in this article in My Green Space Issue 17 an NParks magazine.

Southern Expedition (20 May - 7 Jun 2013)

Last night, Dr Tan Koh Siang shared much anticipated details of the Southern Expedition!

Like the recently completed Northern Expedition, this event brings together 45 scientists from Singapore and around the world, for a frenzy of field trips including intertidal walks, diving, dredging and trawling! The Southern Expedition will be based at St. John's Island.

Seabed Survey (21 Mar 2013)

More treasures from the deep are unearthed by volunteers during another survey of the bottom of Singapore's sea! Like this pretty pebble crab with a sharp pointy butt.

Photo by Rene Ong

Thanks to Rene Ong, we get a glimpse of some of the animals found and the volunteers that make the survey possible.

Seabed survey (13 Mar 2013)

More fascinating glimpses at life at the bottom of the sea in Singapore! During the seabed survey on 13 March conducted by the Mega Marine Survey.

Photo by Rene Ong

Thanks to Rene Ong, we get a glimpse of some of the animals found and the volunteers that make the survey possible.

Northern Expedition featured in Knowledge Enterprise

The Northern Expedition is featured in the latest issue of Knowledge Enterprise a publication of the National University of Singapore.

The beautifully illustrated article highlights the many scientists and volunteers involved in the effort.

Workshop on Bryozoans and Hydroids: 29 April- 4 May, 2013

Learn more about Singapore's fascinating bryozoans and hydroids at this Workshop! Ordinary people can join as day participants. Registration closes 19 April.

The workshop is organized by the Tropical Marine Science Institute and will be held at St John’s Island Marine Laboratory, Tropical Marine Science Institute.