An assortment of different volunteer groups, bloggers, organization websites and youtube channels that I love…hopefully you agree with me too!
Singapore
The Biodiversity of Singapore
https://singapore.biodiversity.online/
A digital reference collection by the Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum to showcase Singapore’s rich biodiversity
Reef Fishes of Singapore
https://ikanfish.wordpress.com/
A blog by Dr. Jeffrey Low for identifying common marine fish species in Singapore.
Dr. Neo Mei Lin
https://meilin5giantclam.wordpress.com/
A blog by Singaporean giant clam researcher and science communicator
Wild Singapore
http://www.wildsingapore.com/
Blog run by Ria Tan which encompasses factsheets of marine life and wild places in Singapore
Reef Ecology Lab
https://coralreef.nus.edu.sg/
NUS and TMSI’s Reef Ecology Lab’s website with list of publications and local marine scientists
Celebrating Singapore Shores
https://celebratingsingaporeshores.blogspot.com/
Community-driven platform that lists nature activities, workshops and news in Singapore.
The Tide Chaser
http://tidechaser.blogspot.com/
Blog run by Ron Yeo which encompasses factsheets of marine life and wild places in Singapore
Our Singapore Reefs
https://www.facebook.com/oursingaporereefs/
Community of divers who do regular clean-up dives around Singapore and collect data on marine trash.
NParks Biodiversity
https://www.nparks.gov.sg/biodiversity/
Singapore’s governmental website with routes for nature parks, National Conservation Plans, research permits.
Identification Guides
Corals of the World
http://www.coralsoftheworld.org/page/home/
Species factsheets for corals by John Veron and Mary Stafford-Smith, interactive maps, a coral nerd’s dream.
FishBase
https://www.fishbase.de/
My #1 go to resource for any fish species. Includes detailed information such as fish biology, distribution, classification, photos.
World Register of Marine Species
http://www.marinespecies.org/
Quick and reliable way to check taxonomic names of marine species and keep up to date.
Marine Species Identification Portal
http://species-identification.org/
Identification keys for marine species based on scientific publications.
FAO Aquatic Species Factsheets
http://www.fao.org/fishery/species/search/en
Factsheets for commercially viable species, including aquaculture and fishery production
iNaturalist
Citizen science portal for you to upload your sightings or check with other nature enthusiasts about your observations.
Youtube channels
Ze Frank
https://www.youtube.com/user/zefrank1
Some of my favourite animal videos. Learn something new, have a laugh!
Minute Earth
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeiYXex_fwgYDonaTcSIk6w
Short illustrated videos about science and the planet
Animalogic
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwg6_F2hDHYrqbNSGjmar4w
Animals fun facts in less than 10 mins
BYO Guides
https://www.youtube.com/user/cicbp
Coral Finder Toolkit videos to identify coral genera
CNA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLFioTfeQ9k&list=PLbnMTcZEga8T3ikQ7DjUYSCUdYDOXAAfY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dT_V37jXpo4&list=PLbnMTcZEga8TtF3DeBYbhbd4UvaZFkqbv
Link 1 is for the series “The Islands That Made Us” and Link 2 is for the series “Wild City”.
Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation
https://www.youtube.com/user/LivingOceansFdn
Informative videos on coral conservation issues around the world, coral survey techniques and more.
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