Turning the Tides on Trash: Making Waves for Clean Seas

Singapore Maritime Gallery, Level 2, Marina South Pier. 31 Marina Coastal Drive, Singapore 018988
13 Sep | 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Join us for a day of marine conservation action at Singapore Maritime Gallery! From upcycling workshops transforming beach waste into everyday items, to engaging performances by Young Nautilus and Far Eastern Kindergarten, discover how we can protect our marine environment together. Visit interactive booths by WWF Singapore, NUS College, Friends of Marine Park, and Green Nudge to learn about marine conservation initiatives. Hear from marine biologist Sam Shu Qin about Singapore's marine ecosystem and plastic pollution challenges.

Complete our quiz and follow our social media platforms to redeem an exclusive beeswax food wrap. Join our maritime and community partners in taking actions for cleaner seas! 

  • Date: Saturday, 13 September 2025
  • Time: 10am - 5pm
  • Venue: Singapore Maritime Gallery, Level 2, Marina South Pier. 31 Marina Coastal Drive, Singapore 018988
  • Admission: Free

Event Highlights:

Recycling Workshop - 10am to 5pm

The workshop stems from a collaborative beach clean-up with port partners PSA and Jurong Port on 11 Sept, where collected marine litter will be repurposed through innovative recycling methods. Join Green Nudge as they guide you in transforming marine plastic into practical everyday items including key chains, rulers, coasters, and carabiners. Experience firsthand how marine waste can be given new life and learn about sustainable solutions for ocean conservation.

Expert Talk - 2pm to 3pm

Meet marine biologist Sam Shu Qin, co-founder of Our Singapore Reefs and Our Blue Spaces, as she shares insights about Singapore's marine ecosystem and the impact of plastic pollution.

Special Performances - 11am & 3pm

  • 11am - "Young Intertidal Explorer" by Young Nautilus
  • 3pm - "Ocean Warriors" by Far Eastern Kindergarten students