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More than half the island will be closed. From Channel NewsAsia. |
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24 April 2018
Half of St John's Island closed after asbestos found
Half of St. John's Island was closed on 17 Apr 2018, a day after samples taken from the campsite, lagoon and holiday bungalow area tested positive for asbestos said the Singapore Land Authority (SLA).
I've seen construction debris dumped on St John's and Lazarus Island, squashed into crevices in the natural cliffs. "Going forward, how will the authorities ensure future proper disposal of general trash and industrial and construction waste?" is the quote I shared with the Straits Times.
23 April 2018
Ocean wanderers: pelagic birds in Singapore waters
In Singapore waters far from shore, fly amazing pelagic birds. Also dolphins and other fascinating marine creatures.
The Singapore Bird Group of the Nature Society (Singapore) conducts regular surveys to document pelagic birds. What are pelagic birds? Where can we find them? How can we join a pelagic survey?
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A juvenile Frigatebird seen during a Pelagic Survey. From the Singapore Bird Group blog. |
21 April 2018
Semakau South with dolphins!
Next to the Semakau Landfill are living mangroves, seagrass meadows and reefs on Pulau Semakau.
As we were leaving, we glimpsed dolphins briefly. One was a small Indo-pacific hump-backed dolphin, possibly a juvenile. No photos, but what a great encounter! Unfortunately, I also came across a large abandoned net.
As we were leaving, we glimpsed dolphins briefly. One was a small Indo-pacific hump-backed dolphin, possibly a juvenile. No photos, but what a great encounter! Unfortunately, I also came across a large abandoned net.
20 April 2018
Living seagrass meadows of Changi
Under the flight path of roaring planes from Changi, there are lush seagrass meadows.
Studded with Knobbly sea stars and other amazing marine life!
Studded with Knobbly sea stars and other amazing marine life!
19 April 2018
Cyrene surprises in the morning
Our first morning survey of 2018 is to Cyrene Reef! Although it lies in the middle of an industrial triangle and major shipping lanes, Cyrene has some of Singapore's best shores.
Besides giant sea stars, hidden fishes, strange snails, we also saw a large holey sand dollar for the first time there. And lots more!
Besides giant sea stars, hidden fishes, strange snails, we also saw a large holey sand dollar for the first time there. And lots more!
18 April 2018
Butane gas spill off Life Firing Islands, 17 Apr 2018
A collision between an LPG tanker and a tanker resulted in a spill of 1,796 metric tonnes of butane gas.
The accident happened on 17 Apr 2018 at 2.30am about one nautical mile south of Tuas Extension in Singapore waters. Some of our most pristine shores lie nearby, such as the Live Firing Islands and large 'Terumbus' or submerged reefs.
The accident happened on 17 Apr 2018 at 2.30am about one nautical mile south of Tuas Extension in Singapore waters. Some of our most pristine shores lie nearby, such as the Live Firing Islands and large 'Terumbus' or submerged reefs.
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