Month: April 2014

Horseshoe Crab Rescue & Research

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Horseshoe Crab Rescue & Research

Date: 29th of March 2014, Saturday
Time: 1345 – 1900
Venue: Mandai Mudflat, Kranji
Efforts to rescue horseshoe crabs trapped in deployed and abandoned fishing nets at the Mandai mudflats have been ongoing for 6 years. Managed by Mr Kerry Pereira, an Outreach Officer of Nature Society (Singapore), many students from secondary schools, junior colleges and tertiary institutions have taken part in this meaningful rescue, and it has now evolved into a deep research to understand more about this ancient mariner, the horseshoe crab.
This Horseshoe Crab Rescue & Research work is a real immersion in the mudflat. Participants will be introduced to the interesting features and proper handling of the horseshoe crab. They will also have a chance to identify, measure, mark, record, and release the crabs back into the mangrove and learn a few recapture techniques. Moreover, they will be involved in the data analysis to help determine the population size and density of horseshoe crabs in the area. This hands-on experience not only allows participants to experience conservation work, but also to gain knowledge about the horseshoe crab.

GreenFest 2014

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GreenFest 2014

NTU Earthlink s most extravagant event, Greenfest, was organized on the 24th, 25th and 26th of March at Canopy K. With booths set-up by external organization such as Toshiba, The Dorsal Effect and Nokia to name a few, as well as Earthlink s portfolios such as Education, Recycling and Ecoventure, the three-day event was highly successful in promoting Earthlink s environmental activities and initiatives. Greenfest 2014 was graced by the Mayor of SouthWest CDC, Dr. Amy Khor, and the theme for this year s edition was Envisage 2014. The event included performances by the winners of the NEA Ecomusic challenge as well as served as the launch pad for the Ditch the Disposables Campaign. From attractive prizes and giveaways to goodie bags for all participants throughout the three days, the event concluded with a Lucky draw on the 26th of March. Once again, Greenfest ended on a high note, with ever-enthusiastic committee members endeavouring to organize yet another successful event.