At the S.E.A. Aquarium and Dolphin Island we work closely with a number of partners to facilitate our education, research and conservation aims.
Our mission is to inspire conservation through fun and educational experiences. Our partnerships allow us to unite with others who are also deeply committed to the protection and preservation of the oceans.
By combining scientific knowledge with husbandry expertise, together we work towards protecting marine life for the long term benefit of all life on Earth. We thank our partners for their continued support.
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Conservation International (CI) and the S.E.A. Aquarium became partners in January 2014. The five-year partnership, the first for CI in Singapore will focus on conservation; public education; and the support of regional projects through joint conservation events and fundraising efforts. Within the Asia-Pacific, CI has dozens of marine conservation projects, and has helped to set up over 90 marine protected areas. Since 1987, Conservation International has been working to improve human well-being through the care of nature. With the guiding principle that nature doesn’t need people, but people need nature for food, water, health and livelihoods—CI works with more than 1,000 partners around the world to ensure a healthy, more prosperous planet that supports the well-being of people.
Learn more about manta ray tagging in Indonesia. |
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The Horniman Museum and Gardens Aquarium in Forest Hill and S.E.A. Aquarium became partners in early 2015. The partnership focuses on coral reproduction, with the aim to predictably spawn corals simultaneously in London and Singapore. The Horniman Museum and Gardens’ vision is to use its worldwide collections and Gardens to encourage a wider appreciation of the world, its peoples and their cultures, and its environments. The Horniman’s aquarium is one of London’s oldest surviving aquaria. A key part of the aquarium’s ethos is the development of strong research collaborations with universities and aquariums, nationally and internationally. The current focus of the research is on the reproductive biology of jellyfish and coral.
Learn more about predictably spawning corals. |
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Johns Hopkins University and S.E.A. Aquarium became partners in early 2015. The partnership focuses on learning more about how and where mercury accumulates in the bodies of Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins. The mission of The Johns Hopkins University is to educate its students and cultivate their capacity for life-long learning, to foster independent and original research, and to bring the benefits of discovery to the world.
Learn more about the accumulation of toxins in marine mammals. |
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Manta Trust and S.E.A. Aquarium became partners in July 2014. The partnership focuses on applying our collective aim; to raise awareness for manta rays and inspire people to get involved and help to protect them. Manta Trust is a leader in the worldwide conservation of manta rays. Manta Trust researchers around the globe study the rays biology, ecology and behaviour to better understand these majestic animals. With a continuous stream of up-to-date and relevant information straight from the field, the Manta Trust raises awareness and provides education for the world to see. Formed in 2011, the aim was to co-ordinate a team of scientists who would build a solid foundation of research upon which governments, non-government organisation and conservationists can make informed and effective decisions.
Learn more about identifying manta rays. |
Young and research-intensive, Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) is the fastest-rising university in the world’s Top 50 and ranked 39th globally. NTU and S.E.A. Aquarium collaborate on coral research projects with the aim of facilitating effective restoration back into the natural environment. NTU has recently been placed 1st amongst the world’s best young universities. As the main science and technology university in Singapore, NTU has made substantial contributions to Singapore’s drive for research and innovation spearheaded by the National Research Foundation (NRF), particularly in the high-investment areas of biomedical sciences, environmental and water technologies, and interactive and digital media. Our research with NTU, specifically the Advanced Environmental Biotechnology Centre, has focused on coral spawning, larval settlement and growth.
Learn more about coral settlement. |
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The School of Applied Science at Temasek Polytechnic (TP) was awarded the Marine Life Fund (MLF) by Resorts World Sentosa for the project on mud crab breeding research in late 2013. The aim is to define the developmental processes for mud crabs and use this information to provide a sustainable supply of mud crabs. Temasek Polytechnic (TP) is the leading premier educational institution established since 1990. Apart from training students and working adults in technical competency for the respective industry, applied research in aquaculture has always been one of the key areas of emphasis for further capability development. Through a dedicated team of academic faculty staff and research scientists, much industry collaboration has been carried out through joint research, training and consultancy services.
Learn more about mud crab aquaculture. |
