East Coast Park - Surprising intertidal adventures for the family

East Coast Park shores are easy for ordinary people to explore at low spring tide. Amazing marine life have naturally regenerated on these artificial shores.

There are living sandy shores, seagrass meadows and even patches of coral reefs! But beware of the Stonefish.

Pasir Ris - Perfect intertidal getaway for the family

Pasir Ris shores are easy to get to, and enjoyed by many people. But it remains rich in a variety of marine life.

You can find interesting marine life in the seagrass meadows on this beach which is more than 3km long. And enjoy the tranquility of palm trees swaying in the sea breeze, under wide skies overlooking Pulau Ubin. 

Changi - an easy intertidal adventure for the family

There are lush seagrass meadows at the southern tip of Changi near Carpark 7 and the sandy shores of Carpark 6. It's easy for families and ordinary people to visit at low spring tide.

Be astonished by the amazing marine life seen here! The seagrass meadows are very similar to those at Chek Jawa. 

Come visit them for yourself during the upcoming evening low spring tides at the end of the year!

What can you see at these Changi shores?

Singapore got whale shark??

A 3-meter long juvenile whale shark was spotted off Singapore Strait! Yes, Singapore got whale shark! This sighting is only the second time since 1964 - that's 56 years ago! The original sighting was posted by user on Reddit (by the name of Freakzone2212), whose father shared this photo of the shark while on a fishing trip. The exact location of the shark was not revealed.

The iconic whale shark is easily distinguishable based on its characteristic colour, markings and shape of species. Credit: Freakzone2212/Reddit.

This wonderful sighting was later confirmed by Dr Zeehan Jaafar, who studies aquatic fish in the Department of Biological Sciences at the National University of Singapore. Based on its diagnostic features such as the grey body with white spots and unique body shape, it was identifiable as a whale shark. Dr Jaafar will formalise the sighting by submitting this record to the Singapore Biodiversity Records, a publication managed by the Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum.

Survey - Have you seen marine turtles in Singapore?

The female Hawksbill turtle visited our shores in early July 2020 but did not lay any eggs. Photo credit: Mothership / Zheng Zhangxin.

We want to hear from you about sea turtles! Are you an eyewitness of a sea turtle sighting in Singapore recently? If yes, our marine researcher, Dr Zeehan Jaafar is requesting for more information in this new survey. Here's more about the survey...

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.

Mass coral spawning 2019

Singapore's corals are alive and very sexy too. Their annual orgy of explosive sex just happened! Thanks to the dedicated team who have been keeping an eye on this event every year, we get a glimpse of what happened.

What is Mass Coral Spawning and why is it a big deal? More below!

Balloons - NOT worth celebrating!

Thanks to Rachel Mark and Cassandra Chai for highlighting the deadly impact of balloons on our marine life!

They share more about the harmful effects of balloons, some misconceptions and alternatives to balloons for your party and celebrations!

Rock Tour of Singapore shores!

Go on a rock tour of Singapore without leaving your armchair. Check out this awesome online guide: "A Field Guide to the Geology of Singapore 2nd edition" by Grahame J. H. Oliver and Avijit Gupta on the Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum website.

Natural rocky shores of St John's Island
just a short boat ride from the Central Business District.

This Guide takes a travel guide book-like excursion compendium approach and shares fascinating insights into some of our amazing geological formations.

Celebrating Singapore's Shores on the road: September - December

In the months of September to December, Celebrating Singapore Shores was on the road once more to raise awareness for the secret shores of Singapore!

This FREE talk "Secret Shores of Singapore", accompanied by FREE panels and brochures that are kindly sponsored by the National Research Foundation, is offered as part of Celebrating Singapore Shores and International Year of the Reef (IYOR) 2018. Yi Feng is one of the many outstanding youths who have stepped up as an IYOR intern. 

Yi Feng shares about his time as an intern with Celebrating Singapore Shores in the past few months leading to the end of the year:

FOLLOW US! - Instagram Our Seas, Our Legacy

In this series of 'FOLLOW US!' we want to highlight interesting Instagram pages about Singapore's marine biodiversity and seashores that are worthy of following!

Our Crazy Rich Shores: St John'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 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.

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.

Celebrating Singapore Shores Journey on the Road

We've been spreading the word about the wonderful shores of Singapore! Reaching out to hundreds of people.

Please let us know if you'd like a FREE talk on "Secret Shores of Singapore", accompanied by FREE panels and brochures that are kindly sponsored by the National Research Foundation. They are offered as part of Celebrating Singapore Shores and International Year of the Reef (IYOR) 2018.

Chew Peng shares our journey in the past three months. She is one of the many outstanding youths who have stepped up as an IYOR intern. The internship programme is still open, applications welcomed.