12 Oct (Sat): "Welcome Waders!" at Sungei Buloh

FREE fun for the whole family! 

Every year, millions of migratory shorebirds make an extraordinary journey from their breeding grounds in the Arctic to this part of the world. The journey is a difficult one, and many of them fall prey to hunters, predators and storms. For the shorebirds that arrive at Sungei Buloh, the reserve is a constant sanctuary in a coastline that is changing everywhere.

Join us in celebrating and welcoming the return of these marvels of endurance back home to Sungei Buloh with Welcome Waders!

9 Sep (Wed): Talk on "Muddy Mudflat!"

Mudflats are important habitats for a range of mud-dwelling animals such as molluscs, worms and crustaceans. During low tides, these exposed treasures provide migratory shorebirds a crucial and rich source of food during their stopovers.

Want to know where you can find mudflats in Singapore, and what animals can be found there? Join Lester Tan from the marine conversation group of Nature Society (Singapore) on a fun learning adventure on our mudflats and its secrets!

12 Sep (Sat): Wader Watch at Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

Registration opens 28 Aug (Fri), 8am. Every year, thousands of migratory shorebirds arrive at Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve to escape the harsh winters in the north.

Join this special online edition of Wader Watch, to learn about these fascinating birds and the arduous journey that they undertake as they fly from as far as Russia and China to Singapore! More about how Singapore is Shorebird Central.

New Sungei Buloh Nature Park Network announced

A new 400-hectare Sungei Buloh Nature Park Network was announced today. The Lim Chu Kang Mangroves will be conserved as part of the new Lim Chu Kang Nature Park. 

Photo from NParks facebook post

The Nature Park Network safeguards a variety of wetland habitats, protecting our core biodiversity while providing more green spaces that everyone can enjoy. The new Nature Park is scheduled to be ready in 2022.

From the Straits Times.

March school holidays sea shore happenings

Bring your kids and the family for these shore happenings during the upcoming school holidays. Most are free and all are fun!

Learn about shorebirds, crocodiles, and the waters and mudflats of Sungei Buloh. Join the Young Naturalist Camp for a whole day of learning and fun! Explore Coney Island or Changi Beach. Join a special kayaking trip at Sentosa designed those without kayaking experience, and welcoming kids and furkids.

15 Feb (Sat): Valentine’s Day Coastal Clean-up at Kranji Mudflats with NSS

Show your love for Mother Nature this Valentine’s Day! Join the Nature Society (Singapore) to clean up Kranji Mudflats to benefit the wildlife that thrives there. Designated as a Key Biodiversity Area, this coastline is a key habitat for horseshoe crabs and an important feeding site for wading birds.

Date: 15 Feb (Sat)
Time: 8am - 11am
Location: Kranji Mudflats

Registration closes 8 Feb.

More details and registration on the NSS website.

Participate in "My Defining Maritime Moment" Social Media Contest (1 Mar to 31 Aug)!

Love taking photos? And a great love for our seas? Then this contest is for you!

"My Defining Maritime Moment" is organised by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore! Participants stand a chance to win $200!

Also, a chance to be featured at the “My Defining Maritime Moment” Exhibition held at the Singapore Maritime Gallery @ Marina South Pier.

Visit Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA)’s Facebook Page for more information.

6 Jul (Sat): A World Without Functional Mangroves? Public Forum

As part of the Mangrove, Macrobenthos & Management Conference 2019, the Organisers are holding a public forum on 'A World Without Functional Mangroves?'

Admission is FREE. Register at https://tiny.cc/mangrove_public_forum. All are welcome.

Join a team of experts for a mangrove-filled morning! Hosted by Dr. Zeehan Jaafar, the programme starts with a talk by Professor Joe Lee who will share the importance of mangrove forests to the well-being of people. This talk will discuss key issues in global and regional conservation of mangroves, such as threats they face and on-going potential restorative efforts.

A panel discussion follows this talk, and the audience are encouraged to pose questions on relevant mangrove-related issues. Panel members include Prof. Joe Lee (Chinese University Hong Kong), Dr. Siew Chin Chua (NUS), Dr. Stefano Cannicci (University of Hong Kong), and Mr. Muljadi Tantra (Green Forest Product & Tech Pte) who are experts in mangrove ecology, conservation and management.

Programme
1100hrs - Welcome Address
1110hrs - Talk: Professor Joe SY Lee.
1145hrs - Panel Discussion: Prof. Joe SY Lee, Dr. Siew Chin Chua, Dr. Steffano Cannicci, Mr. Muljadi Tantra
1215hrs - Closing Address

More about the upcoming conference here: https://www.mmm5singapore.com/

Mandai mangrove and mudflats to be Nature Park in mid-2022

Great news! NParks announced yesterday the Mandai mangroves and mudflats will be designated as a Nature Park.

These are  an important feeding and resting area for shorebirds, and home to many rare plants and animals. The shorebirds we see at Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve depends on Mandai mangroves and mudflats (infographics by NParks).

15 Jul (Sun): Make a difference for our horseshoe crabs

Volunteer with the  Horseshoe Crab Rescue and Research programme by the Nature Society (Singapore). Families are welcomed!

Photo by Liz Lim.

More about Singapore's horseshoe crabs and efforts to save them.

Now available: "The Singaporean Seas and Shores" by Wild Drawings

Take a dive with Wild Drawings to explore Singapore's vibrant waters! A special poster to celebrate International Year of the Reef 2018,

click on image for larger view

Colourful terumbu karang (coral reefs) bloom amongst Singapore’s southern islands, and scattered along our coasts are a variety of other marine habitats: mangroves, sandy beaches, rocky shores, mudflats and seagrass beds. Many of our natural marine habitats have dwindled due to pollution, land reclamation and heavy vessel traffic. Nevertheless, they remain home to countless life forms, as fascinating as they are beautiful.

Singapore is Shorebird Central

While Changi Airport is well known as an international travel hub, Singapore has long been an important stopover for shorebirds that travel thousands of kilometers every year.

A flock of Whimbrels, check out their long bills!

What are these birds and where can we see them? See end of this post for upcoming FREE activities for kids and the family!

Mudskippers - Masters of the Mudflats!

Rude, but definitely cute. The mudskipper can swim, skip, walk, climb and some can even dance.

The Blue-spotted mudskipper skipping!

During low tide, mudskippers are among the few marine creatures that can exploit Singapore's mudflats. Their amusing antics are a delight to observe.

Mudflats of Singapore: Kopi Tiam of the Sea

Mudflats teem with delicious burrowing life. Noodly worms. Crunchy clams. Yummy little crab snacks.

You can visit a mudflat AND make a difference by joining the 28 Jan (Sun) session of the Horseshoe Crab Research and Rescue effort by the Marine Conservation Group, Nature Society (Singapore). Help release horseshoe crabs trapped in nets and learn more about our mudflats and mangroves. More details and registration by Nature Society (Singapore).