Since being involved in the International Coastal Clean Up (ICCS), Nature Society (Singapore) has gone on to conduct regular coastal clean ups at the Mandai Mudflats to improve this stretch of our coastline. Designated an Important Bird and Biodiversity Area (IBA), this area is a key habitat for horseshoe crabs and an important feeding site for wading birds. The Coastal Clean-up is a
hands-on activity which aims to raise awareness on the impact litter has
on the environment as well as to improve better practices in our marine
waterways through fact-finding.
Besides
removing marine debris in the area, participants will also be
collecting data as part of our monitoring programme on the trends and
composition of the marine debris. Data sheets and guidance on data collection will be provided.
Participants
in this programme will be introduced to local marine conservation
issues, the importance of the Mandai waterways, how people can play an
important role in preserving our marine biodiversity and more
importantly, be a part of a long-term effort contributing to the
betterment of Singapore.