Practise good etiquette at the beach to help marine wildlife thrive: NParks

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SINGAPORE - Beachgoers should refrain from collecting or touching marine wildlife when visiting intertidal zones along the beach, the National Parks Boards said in a statement on Wednesday .

It said that each species of wildlife have different functions in the ecosystem and contribute to the health of the marine habitats and that many were sensitive to any physical disturbance caused by touching them.The statement added that the wildlife were unlikely to survive for long periods when taken out of their natural habitats and could pose a threat to safety as the public might not be able to recognise potentially venomous or stinging species.

The advisory comes ahead of the June school holidays when many families typically flock to the beach, in particular during period of low tides which coincide with daylight hours. In June last year, crowds descended on the same beach and were seen using tongs and buckets to collect various species of marine wildlife.comprising staff and volunteers as well as erecting signboards to raise public awareness.

 

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