Kelab Alami (KA) crew participated at the 13th International Seagrass Conference and International Seagrass Biological Workshop 13 - Translating Science into Action at the National University of Singapore (NUS).

The International Seagrass Biology Workshop series is the biennial lead event of the World Seagrass Association (WSC). The WSC was held from 11 to 14 June, and ISBW13 from 15 to 17 June. This event was supported by DHI Water & Environment, the National Parks Board, and the National University of Singapore.

KA co-founder Dr Serina Rahman presented a paper on "Socio-economic valuation of seagrass meadows in the Pulai River Estuary through a well-being lens".

The graduates & staff of KA also presented a paper and a poster: Nur Syazwani bt Ali presented "From environmental education to community capacity-building: Kelab Alami and community engagement through seagrass" and took questions from the floor.

Fellow KA peer Arif Aiman Bin Mohd Fazail presented "Citizen science mapping of the seagrass of Merambong Island, Johor, Malaysia" to Dr Alana Grech, the Assistant Director of the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies, James Cook University, Australia. Dr Grech's research uses spatial analysis to assess the impact of human activities on coastal and marine ecosystems, and conservation planning to inform and facilitate natural resource management.

Every day, KA members had to endure the many hours crossing the Malaysia-Singapore border to and fro the conference until 14th June, the eve of Hari Raya Aidilfitri.

KA crew enjoyed their time in Singapore and most importantly learned a lot about seagrass conservation and were inspired by how others around the world are translating science into action.

To view KA's presentations, click on the speaker's name below:
Nur Syazwani bt Ali - From environmental education to community capacity-building: Kelab Alami and community engagement through seagrass
Arif Aiman Bin Mohd Fazail - Citizen science mapping of the seagrass of Merambong Island, Johor, Malaysia

Come and explore the amazing animals and plants living in the seagrass meadows of Tanjung Kupang or the shoreline of Merambong Island. Or opt for the land tour, and see for yourself what lurks in the mud and tree barks of the mangrove forest.

All our habitat walks are guided in English and/or Malay by Kelab Alami youth rangers and includes boat transport (except for the mangrove walk) and light refreshments. Suitable for family, friends and colleagues. Don't hesitate...book now!

Terokai haiwan dan tumbuhan yang menakjubkan yang tinggal di padang rumput laut Tanjung Kupang atau tepi pantai Pulau Merambong. Ataupun pilih lawatan darat sahaja dan lihat sendiri apa yang bersembunyi di lumpur dan dalam pokok pokok hutan bakau. Semua lawatan-lawatan adalah diarahkan dalam Bahasa Inggeris dan / atau Bahasa Malaysia oleh ahli Kelab Alami dan termasuk pengangkutan bot (kecuali lawatan hutan paya bakau) dan minuman ringan. Sesuai untuk keluarga, rakan, dan rakan sekerja. Jangan teragak-agak ... tempah sekarang!