Bristleworms

Seashores Singapore Bristleworms are segmented worms belonging to Phylum Annelida like the more familiar Clitellata (earthworms and leeches). There are about 10,000 species of polychaete worms, making them the largest class of the segmented worms. North-East Coast, Singapore, January 2013...   (Read about "Bristles That Sting") They are abundant on our shores, but are rarely seen as they burrow in the ground or remain...

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Rock Stars By The Sea

Punggol Beach North East, Singapore January 2014 In this little patch of seashore, a single Aquilonastra Coronata (Crown Sea Star, Rock Star) was found. Actually, two, to be exact. But one was floating away and appeared dead. It could have been the victim of inconsiderate beachgoers who were digging out all the living creatures in the sand. (See "Park Visitors At Bukit Timah Hill & Punggol Beach") More photos are available on Merlion...

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The Moon Will Not Set On 05 February 2014

Singapore 05 February 2014 This a photo of the 0.22 fraction crescent moon at 2230 hours (1030 pm) before it sets. Huh... a moon sets at night? Doesn't it follow the cycle of the sun?   Apparently not.   According to the moonrise and moonset chart by the National Environment Agency (NEA), the moon rises and sets everyday.   (Source : NEA)  Well, almost.   If you notice, that something interesting is going...

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