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Marine life

Three-year heatwave bleached half the planet’s coral reefs: Study

The two previous global bleaching events, in 1998 and 2010, had lasted one year.
The two previous global bleaching events, in 1998 and 2010, had lasted one year.

Using long-dead corals, NTU scientists can trace sea-level histories for more accurate projections

During fieldwork in July 2020, a living microatoll (foreground) near Siloso Point at Sentosa was found to be partially dead due to prolonged exposure to the air in extreme low tides. The table-like coral's top half became uniformly paler.
During fieldwork in July 2020, a living microatoll (foreground) near Siloso Point at Sentosa was found to be partially dead due to prolonged exposure to the air in extreme low tides. The table-like coral's top half became uniformly paler.

Canadian beluga whales could find new homes in the US

The options for whales bred in captivity are limited, since they lack skills like hunting and social interaction.
The options for whales bred in captivity are limited, since they lack skills like hunting and social interaction.

No more high noon on the high seas: Singapore reviewing laws, policies to fulfil UN global treaty

The OceanXplorer research vessel conducted a 24-day mission with the National University of Singapore to a seamount chain in the Indian Ocean in 2025.
The OceanXplorer research vessel conducted a 24-day mission with the National University of Singapore to a seamount chain in the Indian Ocean in 2025.

Boy ‘fighting for life’ after Sydney shark attack

A view of rainfall over Shark Beach at sunset in Sydney, Australia, January 18, 2026. REUTERS/Flavio Brancaleone     TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
A view of rainfall over Shark Beach at sunset in Sydney, Australia, January 18, 2026. REUTERS/Flavio Brancaleone     TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Saving gentle giants: 7 species of marine mammals spotted in Singapore

In 1994, a false killer whale strayed into Singapore waters and died after a week.
In 1994, a false killer whale strayed into Singapore waters and died after a week.

NUS study calls for reduced boat speeds, limited entry near S’pore marine mammal hot spots

Gentle giants like the Indo-Pacific humpback dolphin have endured in Singapore’s territorial waters.
Gentle giants like the Indo-Pacific humpback dolphin have endured in Singapore’s territorial waters.

Shark mauls teenage boy in Sydney Harbour

The predator bit the boy, believed to be about 13 years old, in the late afternoon off Shark Beach.
The predator bit the boy, believed to be about 13 years old, in the late afternoon off Shark Beach.

UN biodiversity treaty enters into force, aims to protect 30% of oceans by 2030

Under the treaty, countries must conduct environmental assessments of activities that have an impact on ocean ecology.
Under the treaty, countries must conduct environmental assessments of activities that have an impact on ocean ecology.

WWF-Singapore and EDB launch programme to tackle hurdles in protecting Asia’s mangroves, seagrass

Drone shot of a mangrove forest in southern Palawan.
Drone shot of a mangrove forest in southern Palawan.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.