SINGAPORE - Three new species of"moss animals" were discovered here a few years ago growing on coral rubble, seaweed and a sea sponge within the Sisters' Islands Marine Park.
The discovery of the three new species was announced by Minister for National Development Desmond Lee on Monday , as he launched a new exhibition on safeguarding the ocean and conserving marine life, at the Singapore Botanic Gardens. Mr Lee stressed the need to continue protecting marine ecosystems and habitats that are at risk of harsh climate change impacts such as sea level rise and ocean acidification, which causes coral bleaching.
Reptadeonella riatanae was named after Ms Ria Tan, a years-long marine enthusiast who runs the wildlife website WildSingapore. PHOTO: JAIN ET AL. 2022was discovered encrusted on marine sponge at Pulau Tekukor, said NUS marine biologist Huang Danwei, one of the scientists who helped discover the three new species and nine new local records.
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