Conservation & Biodiversity around you

1. Bowmouth guitarfish filmed at Bedok Jetty, first Singapore record since 1995

   1 day ago The Straits Times Bedok Jetty, Singapore 44.3 km

   A bowmouth guitarfish was filmed by anglers at Bedok Jetty on Oct 29, 2022, and formally documented in a report published by the Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum on Aug 31. It is the first confirmed record of the critically endangered species in Singapore waters since a specimen was netted off Marine Parade in 1995.

2. Terengganu proposes 2-year closure of 4 Redang coral sites after 80% damage

   6 days ago New Straits Times Pulau Lima 19.8 km

   Four snorkelling and diving sites around Pulau Redang in Terengganu have been proposed for a two-year closure to allow severely damaged coral reefs to recover. The proposal, submitted by resort operators and Reef Check Malaysia, cites over 80% coral damage at the sites, primarily due to human activities like tourists touching corals and boats dropping anchors. State tourism committee chairman Datuk Razali Idris said the proposal will be discussed with federal agencies.