CURRENT RESEARCH PROJECTS


 TheReproductive Biology of Singapore's Scleractinian Corals

A study of the reproductive patterns and mechanisms of selected coral species in relation to environmental parameters.

Gobies of Singapore and peninsular Malaysia and the revision of the Genus Acentrogobius and allies.

Enhancement of Coral Recruitment on  settlement plates manufactured from natural coral rubble and to and test its feasibility on the recovery of damaged reefs.

Maximising the performance of Reef Enhancement Units (REUs) to accelerate reef restoration efforts

The efficacy of macroalgae as Biological Macrofilters in removing pollutants from semi-enclosed waters.     

The efficacy of sponges (Phylum: Porifera) as Biological Macrofilters in removing pollutants from semi-enclosed waters.

The efficacy of the filter-feeding green mussel, Perna viridis in removing pollutants from semi-enclosed waters.

Ecological succession on the pontoons of Raffles Marina.

Biodiversity and distribution of macroalgae in a semi- enclosed marina.


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