Singapore: More than 100 new aquatic species have been discovered

More than 100 new aquatic species have been recorded in Singapore, of which 14 have been identified that science may be completely unknown.

This is the first exploration result in the study of aquatic species in Singapore for a five-year period conducted by the National Park Committee and National University of Singapore from 2010 to the present.

Labrador Nature Reserve (Photo: National Parks Board)

According to Singaporean media, the team collected about 30,000 aquatic samples from habitats in mudflats, seabeds and reefs in Singapore waters.

Besides the discovery of new aquatic species, scientists also reported that about 10 species that have never been seen in the waters of this country for a long time have been rediscovered.

As planned, the second biological diversity survey in Singapore was also started on May 21 and lasted for three weeks.

Scientists will explore the habitat in coastal reefs and seabeds to deep waters in the Singapore Strait and southern islands.

Earlier, the first exploration phase was conducted in October 2012 in the Johor Strait.