Marine Ecosystems and Coral Conservation by WWF-Singapore | Green Market

About this Programme

Dive into the big blue, to learn about the importance of our oceans, and the local marine conservation work WWF-Singapore supports (from scaling coral reef restoration in the deep end, to gaining insight into the lives of marine predators. You'll leave with a greater awareness of the challenges and solutions of marine conservation initiatives, and inspired to take action for the protection of our oceans. Perhaps the future of our oceans isn't as bleak as we think.

This programme is targetted at adults, including those aged 50 and above.

Please note:

This programme will also be livestreamed via Zoom. Participants who wish to attend online should sign up for a Zoom ticket. Participants who wish to attend onsite should sign up for a Standard ticket. 

Please note that presentation slides may be available during or after the programme, depending on the programme. Where applicable, only participants who attend the programme can have access to the slides via instructions given during the programme.

About the Speakers

Gwendolyn Chow is the Senior Programme Executive - Field & Science (Oceans) at WWF-Singapore. Gwendolyn holds a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies, and has 7 years of experience in marine conservation and academia. She is a certified scientific diver who has conducted numerous research dives in coral reefs of Singapore and Maldives. Gwendolyn currently helps to manage, support and coordinate local and regional marine conservation projects under the Oceans Programme by working closely with partners/partner offices. These projects aim to protect and restore critical ocean ecosystems (coral reefs and mangroves), as well as build community capacity and resilience in the long-run.

Fascinated by the mysteries beneath the waves, Wei Xuan began scuba diving at 16. Passionate about coral reefs, she pursued environmental education and conservation, earning a degree in environmental science. Dedicated to hands-on work, she contributed to whale shark conservation in the Philippines with LAMAVE and collaborated on coral propagation with Ocean Quest on Sepanggar Island. Currently, she leverages her expertise within the field team, supporting local and regional conservation projects with WWF-Singapore.

About the Organisation

WWF-Singapore was founded in March 2006 to engage individuals and organisations in Singapore towards making a positive change in their lives and business operations.

Through our awareness campaigns and outreach activities, we aim to educate individuals from all walks of life on how a simple action can add up to make a big difference to our environment and safeguard the world’s biodiversity.

Across the Asia Pacific region, WWF has a strong presence and history with conservation programmes in over 22 countries.

Find out more about WWF-SG here: https://www.wwf.sg/

About Green Market

Green Market is NLB’s annual event that celebrates sustainable living and connects the community to green groups and initiatives they can support. This year’s theme, The Sea-cret Edition, dives deep to explore the wonders of the sea and embrace our interconnections with it, urging understanding and action to safeguard its fragile beauty.

From 8-9 June 2024, come have a whale of a time at Central Public Library. Get hooked on the ocean with our lineup of family-fun programmes, booths, storytellings, digital activities and more, brought to you in collaboration with local blue partners.

Can’t make the date? Join us instead from 25 May for our Green Market Challenge and other leadup programmes at selected libraries, and “wet” your appetite for all things marine.

Explore our collection of Green Market programmes here!  👉👉👉 https://bit.ly/nlbgreeenmarket2024 

Find out more about Green Market here! 👉👉👉 https://go.gov.sg/green-market

Important Notice

This programme is open to members of the National Library Board, Singapore.

Please ensure you have your myLibrary username on hand before proceeding with the registration. If you do not have a myLibrary username, you can create one here: https://account.nlb.gov.sg

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