Nature Society (Singapore) Horseshoe Crab Rescue and Research. Saturday 24 Nov. '07.

Over the past year and a half, the Conservation Volunteers (CV) have been conducting quarterly visits to rescue trapped Horseshoe Crab (hsc) at the Mandai mudflats. To better understand this fascinating creature and the part they play in the ecology of the mangrove habitat, we incooperated basic data collection during these visits. One of our volunteers, Ms. Lesley Cartwright-Taylor, a trained Botanist turned Pharmaceutical researcher, has been inspired to undertake a research project to study the Mangrove hsc (Carcinoscorpius rotundicauda) in greater detail and in a more methodical and scientific manner. She has designed a study protocol after review of published data and discussions with Marine research authorities. This has been endorsed by NSS Council and approved for financial support. The project is scheduled to last 9 months with a possibility of further extension. At present NIE trainee teachers and ISS students are committed in this research. Experienced CV and others who are keen and able to contribute and commit to this wonderful learning experience are encouraged to contact Lesley for more details at cartwrighttaylor@gmail.com. Join us at the the track extending from Kranji Loop at 2.30 pm. for favourably low tides for this R & R. Those requiring transport from Kranji MRT station at 2.15 pm, please contact Hsu Chia Chi at 93817653.