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08 Sep 2023
New Centre of Excellence to boost Singapore’s coastal protection measures and flood resilience
As the host institution, NUS will contribute resources and expertise across the university to support the new institute. CFI Singapore can draw on the University’s research talents and facilities in Ocean Infrastructure and Renewables, Resilient Infrastructure and Climate Change Mitigation. In addition, research institutes on campus, such as the NUS Centre for Nature-based Climate Solutions (CNCS) and the Tropical Marine Science Institute (TMSI), will also contribute towards this national initiative.
21 Aug 2023
Tiger anemone found in Singapore confirmed to be new species after decade’s research
The confirmed new species is commonly called tiger anemone because of its stripes and ability to swallow prey larger than itself. While the creature has been noted by marine life enthusiasts since the 2000s, sea anemone researcher Dr Nicholas Yap took about a decade to conclude that this species is like no other.
24 Jul 2023
WWF-Singapore, NUS to pilot coral restoration in deeper waters in Southern Islands
For the pilot, the corals are first grown in nursery tanks under low-light conditions before being transplanted to light-limited reef zones in the Southern Islands. The project is a partnership between the World Wide Fund for Nature Singapore (WWF-Singapore) and the National University of Singapore’s (NUS) Tropical Marine Science Institute (TMSI), together with National Parks Board (NParks).
12 Jul 2023
Green Pulse Podcast: Understanding the rising sea-level threat to Singapore in 2023 and beyond
For this episode, the two guests were - Ms Audrey Tan, science comms & outreach lead at the NUS Centre for Nature-based Climate Solutions and the Tropical Marine Science Institute, and science content creator Ms Kong Man Jing, better known as BioGirl MJ in her YouTube and Instagram channels Just Keep Thinking.
18 May 2023
NUS marine scientists successfully bred two endangered native sea snail species
This new study is the first time cowrie larvae have been successfully bred under laboratory conditions. NUS marine biologists hope to restore two endangered cowrie species in Singapore.
21 Mar 2023
Commentary: The need for a Singapore ‘Blue Plan’ to help protect the world’s high seas
The high seas may sometimes seem far removed for many societies. But if left unmanaged, they could bear the brunt of oceanic neglect, with repercussions for humans. After all, the oceans of the world are all connected, and tides ebb and flow, irrespective of the boundaries carved up by men.
13 Mar 2023
Conservation of giant clams should factor in ecological roles and genetic data
A book recently published by Dr Neo Mei Lin – A Field Guide To Giant Clams Of The Indo-Pacific – cites a study published in 2022 which showed that species richness alone cannot account for the biodiversity contributions derived from the phylogenetics and ecological roles of the giant clam species.
24 Feb 2023
Emeritus Professor Chou Loke Ming receives ASEAN award for biodiversity
Emeritus Professor Chou Loke Ming, the founder of NUS TMSI, received the ASEAN Biodiversity Hero Award for his contributions to biodiversity conservation.
15 Feb 2023
Meet ‘Giant Clam Girl’ of S’pore and her team’s plan to save species with Lego bricks
Also a champion for coral reefs and cowrie snails, Dr Neo Mei Lin has been researching ways to improve and protect marine ecosystems.