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The unsung heroes of the seas | Mei Lin Neo | TEDxACSindependent

Corals, giant clams? Most of us will shy away from the wonders of the ocean, but marine biologist Neo Mei Lin has made them her lifestyle. She shares her inspiring story of navigating the treacherous and expansive waters, furthering the cause for the protection of the environment, and how life is all about risk-taking and breaking new ground. Dr Neo Mei Lin is a marine biologist at the Tropical Marine Science Institute. As a young person living in a busy port city like Singapore, Dr Neo aspires to protect Singapore's natural heritage, especially its coral reefs, for the future generations. Her passion to save the giant clams in Singapore led to the genesis of her Ph.D dissertation at the National University of Singapore, which examined key issues of the past, present and future statuses of giant clams. Besides her mainstream research, Dr Neo is also an environmental blogger and actively volunteers with various local marine conservation groups, such as TeamSeagrass, Blue Water Volunteers, and WildSingapore. During her free time, Dr Neo is also an avid diver and photographer. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx