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02 Jan 2023
NUS scientist on a mission to uncover the language of dolphins
Dolphins are capable of many different forms of vocalisation, and Dr Matthias Hoffmann-Kuhnt is on a mission to crack the code to this secret language. Taking a step towards this, the zoologist joined a two-week National Geographic expedition to the Hawaiian islands of Lanai, Maui and the Big Island.
28 Dec 2022
ASEAN youth unite for climate action
The camp was organised by the NUS Tropical Marine Science Institute and supported by Temasek Foundation. Since 2013, the programme has engaged more than 900 students in its quest to cultivate environmental awareness among ASEAN youth, emboldening them to collectively shape climate change and sustainability issues in the region.
15 Dec 2022
NUS at COP27: Unlocking the potential of blue carbon projects
As part of the dialogue on climate action at the UN’s COP27 summit, NUS TMSI hosted a panel discussion on carbon prospecting in the marine realm.
22 Oct 2022
Building a regional marine research nexus centred in Singapore
Marine science is vital to the health and vitality of the regional seas around Singapore, which supports the nation’s survival and success. Against this backdrop, the St John’s Island National Marine Laboratory (SJINML) is ramping up to play a key role in establishing Singapore as a regional nexus for marine science research and education.
08 Jun 2022
Interpreting underwater symphonies
Dr Hari Vishnu has researched on underwater soundscapes from the tropical waters of Singapore to the icy Arctic.
02 May 2022
Scientists here grow coral babies in lab to help revive dying reefs
If successful, the effort can also supply corals for research and aquarium trade.
01 Jan 2022
50 Years of Science in Singapore
Learn about the history of Tropical Marine Science Institute from “50 Years of Science in Singapore”.
28 Jun 2021
Another gill net found, at least 12 young sharks dead
An abandoned gill net - which claimed the lives of at least 12 young black-tipped reef sharks - was found by a marine biologist during a research trip to Pulau Semakau yesterday.
05 Apr 2021
Researcher of giant clams is first from S’pore to receive prestigious fellowship in marine conservation
Dr Neo Mei Lin is the first from Singapore to receive a prestigious fellowship in marine conservation under the global research organisation Pew.