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2007

Guest, J.R., P.A. Todd, E. Goh, B.S. Sivalonganathan & K.P. Reddy. In press. Can giant clams (Tridacna squamosa) populations be restored on Singapore's heavily impacted coral reefs? Aquatic Conservation: Marine and Freshwater Conservation.

Huang, D., P.A. Todd & J.R. Guest. 2007. Movement and aggregation in the fluted giant clam (Tridacna squamosa L.). Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology 342: 269-281.

Nayar, S., D.J. Miller, A. Hunt, B.P.L. Goh & L.M. Chou. 2007. Environmental effects of dredging on sediment nutrients, carbon and granulometry in a tropical estuary. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment 127: 1-13.

2006

Chou, L.M. 2006. Marine habitats in one of the world's busiest harbours. In: Wolanski, E. (ed.), The Environment in Asia Pacific Harbours, Springer, The Netherlands, pp. 377-391.

Dikou, A. & R. van Woesik. 2006. Survival under chronic stress from sediment load: spatial patterns of hard coral communities in the southern islands of Singapore. Marine Pollution Bulletin 52: 7-21.

Lee, W.-J., R.M. O'Riordan & L.L. Koh. 2006. Spatial and temporal patterns in the recruitment of the intertidal barnacle Chthamalus malayensis Pilsbry (Crustacea: Cirrepedia) on the equatorial shores of Peninsula Malaysia and Singapore. Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology 333: 296-305.

Huang, D., L.M. Chou, P.A. Todd, K.H. Ang, P.Y. Boon & L. Cheng. 2006. Algal and invertebrate diversity of the intertidal zone at Labrador Nature Reserve, Singapore. Malayan Nature Journal 59: 93-102.

Huang, D., P.A. Todd, L.M. Chou, K.H. Ang, P.Y. Boon, L. Cheng, H. Ling & W.-J. Lee. 2006. Effects of shore height and visitor pressure on the diversity and distribution of four intertidal taxa at Labrador Beach, Singapore. Raffles Bulletin of Zoology 54: 485-489.

Jaafar, Z., K.P.L. Lim & L.M. Chou. 2006. Taxonomical and morphological notes on two species of mudskippers, Peiophthalmus walailakae and Periophthalmodon schlosseri (Teleostei: Gobiidae) from Singapore. Zoological Science 23: 1043-1047.

Lam, K.K.Y., A.H.B. Loo, P.A. Todd, F.T. Chew & L.M. Chou. 2006. Existence of intra-colonial paralogues of the ribosomal internal transcribed spacer (ITS) impedes studies of intra-colonial genetic variation in the scleractinian coral Diploastrea heliopora (Lamark 1816). Raffles Bulletin of Zoology 54: 485-489.

Loh, T.-L., Tanzil, J.T.I. & L.M. Chou 2006. Preliminary study of community development and scleractinian recruitment on fibreglass artificial reef units in the sedimented waters of Singapore. Aquatic Conservation: Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems 16: 61-76.

2005

Guest, J.R., A.H. Baird, B.P.L. Goh & L.M. Chou. 2005. Reproductive seasonality in an equatorial assemblage of scleractinian corals. Coral Reefs 24: 112-116.

Guest, J.R., A.H. Baird, B.P.L. Goh & L.M. Chou. 2005. Seasonal reproduction in equatorial reef corals. Invertebrate Reproduction and Development 48: 207-218.

Koh, L.L., R.M.O'Riordan & W.J. Lee. 2005. Sex in the tropics: reproduction of Chthamalus malayensis Pilsbury (Class Cirrepedia) at the equator. Marine Biology 147: 121-133.

Nayar, S., Goh, B.P.L. & Chou, L.M. 2005. Dynamics in the size structure of Skeletonema costatum (Greville) Cleve under conditions of reduced photosynthetically available radiation in a dredged tropical estuary. Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology 318: 163-182.

Nayar, S., Goh, B.P.L. & Chou, L.M. 2005. Settlement of marine periphytic algae in a tropical estuary. Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science 64: 241-248.

Todd, P.A. & Chou, L.M. 2005. A tale of survival: Labrador Park, Singapore. Coral Reefs 24: 391.

2004

Chou, L.M., J.Y. Yu & T.L. Loh. 2004. Impacts of sedimentation on soft-bottom benthic communities in the southern islands of Singapore. Hydrobiologia 515: 91-106.

Jaafar, Z., S. Hajisamae, L.M. Chou & Y. Yatiman. 2004. Community structure of coastal fishes in relation to heavily impacted human modified habitats. Hydrobiologia 511: 113-123.

Loh, T.-L., Chou, L.M. & Tun, K.P.P. 2004. Determining effects of turbidity and sedimentation on the photophysiology of Fungia scabra through fluorometry. In: Phang et al. (eds), Marine Science into the New Millenium: New Perspectives and Challenges, University of Malaya Maritime Research Centre, Kuala Lumpur, pp: 125-139.

Nayar, S., Goh, B.P.L. & Chou, L.M. 2004. The impact of petroleum hydrocarbons (diesel) on periphyton in an impacted tropical estuary based on in situ microcosms. Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology 302: 213-232.

Nayar, S., Goh, B.P.L. & Chou, L.M. 2004. Environmental impact of heavy metals from dredged and resuspended sediments on phytoplankton and bacteria assessed in in situ mesocosms. Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety 59: 349–369.

Todd, P.A., R.C. Sidle & N.J.I. Lewin-Koh. 2004. An aquarium experiment for identifying the physical factors inducing morphological change in two massive scleractinian corals. Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology 299: 97-113.

Todd, P.A., R.J. Ladle, N.J.I. Lewin-Koh & L.M. Chou. 2004. Flesh or bone? Quantifying small-scale coral morphology using with-tissue and without-tissue techniques. Marine Biology 145: 323-328.

Todd, P.A., R.J. Ladle, N.J.I. Lewin-Koh, L.M. Chou. 2004. Genotype x environment interactions in transplanted clones of the massive corals Favia speciosa and Diploastrea heliopora. Marine Ecology Progress Series 271: 167-182.

2003

Hajisamae, S. & Chou, L.M. 2003. Do shallow water habitats of an impacted coastal strait serve as nursery grounds for fish? Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science 56: 281-290.

Hajisamae, S., Chou, L.M. & Ibrahim, S. 2003. Feeding habits and trophic organization of the fish community in shallow waters of an impacted tropical habitat. Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science 58: 89-98.

Nayar, S., Goh, B.P.L. & Chou, L.M. 2003. Interference of chlorophyll a in liquid scintillation counting of phytoplankton productivity samples by the C-14 technique. Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science 56: 957-960.

Nayar, S., Goh, B.P.L., Chou, L.M. & Reddy, S. (2003). In situ microcosms to study the impact of heavy metals resuspended by dredging on periphyton in a tropical estuary. Aquatic Toxicology 64: 293-306.

2002

Chou, L.M. 2002. Singapore Reefs Report. Report of the Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network (GCRMN) Regional Workshop for the East Asian Seas. Ishigaki, Japan 27-30 March, pp85-95.

Chou, L. M., V. S. Tuan, PhilReefs, Y. Thamasak, A. Cabanban, Suharsono and I. Kessna 2002. Status of Southeast Asian Coral Reefs.

Guest, J.R., Baird, A.H., Goh, B.P.L., Chou, L.M. 2002. Multi-specific, synchronous coral spawning in Singapore. Coral Reefs 21: 422-423.

Koh, L.L., T.K. Tan, L.M. Chou & N.K.C. Goh. 2002. Antifungal properties of Singapore gorgonians: a preliminary study. Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology, 273: 121-130.

Lu, L., Goh, B.P.L. and Chou, L.M.2002. Effects of reclamation on riverine macrobenthic infauna (Sungei Punggol) in Singapore. Journal of Aquatic Ecosystem Stress and Recovery, 9: 127.

Todd, P.A., Sidle, R.C., Chou, L.M. 2002. Plastic corals from Singapore: 1. Coral Reefs 21: 391-392.

Todd, P.A., Sidle, R.C., Chou, L.M. 2002. Plastic corals from Singapore: 2. Coral Reefs 21: 407-408.

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2001

Chou, L.M. 2001. Country Report: Singapore. International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI).

Todd, P.A., Sanderson, P.G., and Chou, L.M. 2001. Morphological variation in the polyps of the scleractinian coral Favia speciosa (Dana) around Singapore. Hydrobiologia, 444 : 227-235.

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2000

Chou, L.M. 2000. Southeast Asian reefs - status update: Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. In Wilkinson, C.R. (Ed.) Status of the Coral Reefs of the World: 2000. Australian Institute of Marine Science. pp. 117-129.

Koh, L.L., N.K.C. Goh, L.M. Chou and Y.W. Tan. 2000. Chemical and physical defenses of Singapore gorgonians (Octocorallia: Gorgonacea). Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology, 251: 103-115.

Nelson, J.S., R.J. Hoddell, L.M. Chou, W.K. Chan and V.P.E. Phang, 2000. Phylogeographic structure of false clownfish, Amphiprion ocellaris, explained by sea level changes on the Sunda shelf. Marine Biology, 137: 727-736.

Ofwegen, L.P.van, N.K.C. Goh and L.M. Chou, 2000. The Melithaeidae (Coelenterata: Octocorallia) of Singapore. Zoologische Mededelingen 73 (19): 285-304.

Paxton, H. and L.M. Chou, 2000. Polychaetous annelids from the South China Sea. Raffles Bulletin of Zoology, Supplement 8: 209-232.

Sachidhanandam, U., R.C. Willan and L.M. Chou, 2000.Checklist of the nudibranchs (Opisthobranchia: Nudibranchia) of the South China Sea. Raffles Bulletin of Zoology, Supplement 8: 513-537.


Todd, P.A., Guest, J.R., Chou, L.M. 2000. Fluctuating asymmetry: a viable indicator of stress on reef-building corals? 9th Int Coral Reef Symp, Bali, Indonesia 437-442

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1999

Ding, J.L., F.M.Y. Fung, G.W.S. Ng and L.M. Chou, 1999. Novel bioactivities from a coral, Galaxea fascicularis: DNase activity and apoptotic activity against a multiple drug resistant leukaemia cell line. Journal of Marine Biotechnology 1: 328-336.

Goh, N.K.C. & L.M. Chou. 1999. Dominance analyses of gorgonian (Octocorallia: Gorgonacea) populations on Singapore coral reefs. Asian Journal of Tropical Biology, 3(2): 25-34.

Goh, NKC, PKL Ng & LM Chou. 1999. Notes on the shallow water gorgonian-associated fauna on coral reefs in Singapore. Bulletin of Marine Science, 65(1): 259-282.


Hilton, M.J. and L.M. Chou, 1999. Sediment facies of a low-energy, meso-tidal, fringing reef, Singapore. Singapore Journal of Tropical Geography 20 (2): 111-130.

Leong, T.M. and L.M. Chou, 1999. Larval diversity and development in the Singapore Anura (Amphibia). Raffles Bulletin of Zoology 47: 81-137.

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1998

Chou, L.M. 1998. Training and education programs and activities related to integrated coastal management in Southeast Asia, p119-127. In: The Regional Workshop on Partnerships in the Application of Integrated Coastal Management. 12-14 November 1997, Chonburi, Thailand. 167p.

Chou, L.M. & B.P.L. Goh. 1998. Singapore Coral Reefs- Balancing development and conservation. In: B. Morton (ed.) The Marine Biology of the South China Sea. Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on the Marine Biology of the South China Sea, Hong Kong 28 October - 1 November 1996. 355-368.

Chou, L.M., B.P.L. Goh & T.J. Lam. 1998. Environmental protection and biodiversity conservation in Singapore. In: Biodiversity Conservation in ASEAN: Emerging Issues and Regional Needs. ASEAN Academic Press Ltd, UK. p214-232. (© Universiti Malaysia Sarawak)

Goh, NKC & LM Chou. 1998. Toxicity and palatability of gorgonian (Octocorallia: Gorgonacea) extracts to goldfish (Carassius auratus (Linnaeus, 1758)). Asian Marine Biology 15: 199-210.

Goh, N. K. C. & L. M. Chou. 1998. Bioactivity screening of Singapore gorgonians: antimicrobial activity, toxicity to Artemia salina and efficacy against Plasmodium berghei. Zoological Science. 15: 805-812.

Hesp, P.A., C.H. Chang, M. Hilton, L.M. Chou & I.M. Turner. 1998. A first tentative Holocene sea-level curve for Singapore. Journal of Coastal Research 14(1): 308-314.

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1997

Chou, L.M., B.P.L. Goh & T.J. Lam. 1997. Environmental protection and biodiversity conservation in Singapore. Workshop on Environmental Issues and Regional Needs, 17-19 July 1997, Sarawak, Malaysia.

Chou, L.M. & J.K.Y. Low. 1997. Country report- Singapore. Presented at the International Coral Reef Initiative: The 2nd Regional Workshop for the East Asian Seas, Feb 16-20, Okinawa, Japan.

Chou, L.M. 1997. Artificial Reefs of Southeast Asia - Do They Enhance or Degrade the Marine Environment? Environmental Monitoring and Assessment 44 (1-3): 45-52.

Goh, N. K. C., M. G. K. Loo & L. M. Chou. 1997. An analysis of gorgonian (Anthozoa: Octocorallia) zonation on Singapore reefs with respect to depth. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment. 44: 81-89.

Goh, B.P.L. & L.M. Chou. 1997. Effects of the Heavy Metals Copper and Zinc on Zooxanthellae Cells in Culture. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment 44 (1-3): 11-19

Goh, B.P.L. & L.M. Chou. 1997. Heavy Metal Levels in Marine Sediments of Singapore. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment 44 (1-3): 67-80.

Goh, N.K.C., M.G.K. Loo & L.M. Chou. 1997. An Analysis of Gorgonian (Anthozoa; Octocorallia) Zonation on Singapore Reefs with Respect to Depth. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment 44 (1-3): 81-89.

Goh, B.P.L. & L.M. Chou. 1997. Effects of the Heavy Metals Copper and Zinc on Zooxanthellae Cells in Culture. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment 44 (1-3): 11-19

Goh, B.P.L. & L.M. Chou. 1997. Heavy Metal Levels in Marine Sediments of Singapore. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment 44 (1-3): 67-80.

Low, J.K.Y, C.B. Leng & L.M. Chou. 1997. Pomacentrid population dynamics on Singapore coral reefs. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 44: 53-66.

Tun, K.P.P., A.C. Cheshire & L.M. Chou. 1997. Twenty-four Hour in situ Monitoring of Oxygen Production and Respiration of the Colonial Zoanthid Palythoa. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment 44 (1-3): 33-43

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1996

Chou, L.M. 1996. Bringing life back to the ocean. INTROLinks, National University of Singapore, July/Aug Vol. 1, No. 4, pp1-2, 12.

Chou, L.M. & J.K.Y. Low. 1996. ICRI Singaore National Report. International Coral Reef Initiative Regional Workshop for the East Asian Seas, 18-22 Mar, Bali, Indonesia.


Goh, N.K.C. & L.M. Chou. 1996. An annotated checklist of the gorgonians (Anthozoa: Octocorallia) of Singapore, with a discussion of gorgonian diversity in the Indo-west Pacific. The Raffles Bulletin of Zoology, 44(2): 435-459


Low, J.K.Y., B.P.L. Goh & L.M. Chou. 1996. Regional cooperation in prevention and response to marine pollution in the South China Sea. In: B.P.L. Goh & L.M. Chou (eds.) Proceedings of the 2nd ASEAMS Scientific Symposium, RCU/EAS Technical Reports Series No. 10, United Nations Environmental Programme, Bangkok.

Ng, P. K. L. & N. K. C. Goh. 1996. Notes on the taxonomy and ecology of Aliaporcellana telestophila (Johnson, 1958) (Decapoda, Anomura, Porcellanidae), a crab commensal on the gorgonian Solenocaulon. Crustaceana 69 (5): 652-661

Reef Ecology Study Team, 1996. Expedition to Pulau Langor, Anambas Islands, Indonesia. 25 May-2 June. National University of Singapore.


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1995

Chou, L.M. 1995. Protection of marine areas: the Indomalayan experience. Asian Journal of Tropical Biology 1(2): 1-10 (Published by Singapore Institute of Biology)

Goh, N.K.C & L.M. Chou. 1995. Growth of five species of gorgonians (Sub-class Octocorallia) in the sedimented waters of Singapore. Marine Ecology, 16(4): 337-346.


Goh, N.K.C., T.S. Sim & L.M. Chou. 1995. Bioactivity of gorgonians (Sub-class Octocorallia) in Singapore: Preliminary studies. Marine Research, 4(1): 33-46

Low, J.K.Y., P.K.L. Ng & L.M. Chou. 1995. Using obligate symbiont populations as indicators of near-shore coral reef health. In: D. Watson, K.S. Ong & G. Vigers (eds.), ASEAN Criteria and Monitoring: Advances in Marine Environmental Management and Human Health Protection. Proceedings of the ASEAN-Canada Midterm Technical Review Conference on Marine Science (24-28 October 1994). EVS Environmental Consultants, Vancouver & National Science and Technology Board, Singapore. pp246-250.

Low, J.K.Y., J.E. Randall & L.M. Chou. 1995. New localities for the wedge-spot damselfish, Pomacentrus cuneatus Allen, 1991 (Teleostei: Pomacentridae) in Southeast Asia. The Raffles Bulletin of Zoology, 43(1): 45-50.

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1994

Chong, V.C., A. Sasekumar, W.S. Atmadja & J.K.Y. Low. 1994. Status of mangrove prawn fisheries in the ASEAN countries. In: C. Wilkinson, S. Sudara & L.M. Chou (eds.), Proceedings, 3rd ASEAN-Australian Symposium on Living Coastal Resources, Vol. 1: Status Reviews. Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.


Chou, L.M., M. Loo, and J. Low. 1994. Coral reef fishes of the ASEAN region. In: C.R. Wilkonson (ed.), Living Coastal Resources of Southeast Asia: Status and Management. Report of the Consultative Forum, 3rd ASEAN-Australia Symposium on Living Coastal Resources, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand, May 1994. Australian Institute of Marine Science, Townsville, Australia. pp13-17.

Chou, L.M., C.R. Wilkinson, W.R.Y. Licuanan, P. Alino, A.C. Cheshire, M.G.K. Loo, S. Tangjaitrong, S. Sudara, A.R. Ridzwan and Soekarno. 1994. Status of coral reefs in the ASEAN region. In: C. Wilkinson, S. Sudara & L.M. Chou (eds.), Proceedings, 3rd ASEAN-Australia Symposium on Living Coastal Resources, Vol. 1: Status Reviews. Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand, p1-10.

Chua, CYY and LM Chou. 1994. The use of artificial reefs in enhancing fish communities in Singapore. Hydrobiologia, 285: 177-187. In: A Sasekumar, N. Marshall and D.J. Macintosh (eds.) Ecology and Conservation of Southeast Asian Marine and Freshwater Environments including Wetlands. Kluwer Academic Publishers, Belgium.

Ding, JL, FMY Fung & LM Chou. 1994. Cytotoxic effects of mucus from coral Galaxea fascicularis. Journal of Marine Biotechnology 2: 27-33.

Fortes, M.D., W. Kiswara, S. Nateekanjanalarp, S. Poovachiranon & M.G.K. Loo. 1994. Status of seagrass beds in ASEAN. In: C. Wilkinson, S. Sudara & L.M. Chou (eds.). Proceedings, 3rd ASEAN-Australia Symposium on Living Coastal Resources, Vol. 1: Status Reviews. Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.

Goh, N. K. C. & L. M. Chou. 1994. The non-scleractinian component of Singapore reefs: Bathymetric analysis. In: Sudara, S., C. R. Wilkinson & L. M. Chou (eds.), Proceedings, 3rd ASEAN-Australia Symposium on Living Coastal Resources, Vol. 2: Research Papers. Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.

Goh, N.K.C. & L.M. Chou. 1994. Associates of Singapore gorgonians: crustacea, mollusca, echinodermata and chordata. In: Sudara, S., C. R. Wilkinson & L. M. Chou (eds.), Proceedings, 3rd ASEAN-Australia Symposium on Living Coastal Resources, Vol. 2: Research Papers. Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand, 215-218.

Goh, N. K. C., C. Y. Y. Chua & L. M. Chou. 1994. Depth-related morphology of scleractinian corals on Singapore reefs. In: Sudara, S., C. R. Wilkinson & L. M. Chou (eds.), Proceedings, 3rd ASEAN-Australia Symposium on Living Coastal Resources, Vol. 2: Research Papers. Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.

Han, E.J.S., J.K.Y. Low & L.M. Chou. 1994. Recruitment of scleractinian coral juveniles and other sessile organisms on artificial substrata. Proceedings, Science Research Congress, Singapore.

Lim, T.M. M.G.K. Loo & L.M. Chou. 1994. Natural habitat status of some Singapore Southern Islands before major landuse changes. In: S. Sudara, C. Wilkinson & L.M. Chou (eds.), Proceedings, 3rd ASEAN-Australia Symposium on Living Coastal Resources, Vol. 2: Research Papers. Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand. p669-673.

Loo, M.G.K. & L.M. Chou. 1994. Database system for coral reef studies of the ASEAN-Australia Living Coastal Resources Project. In: C. Wilkinson, S. Sudara & L.M. Chou (eds.), Proceedings, 3rd ASEAN-Australia Symposium on Living Coastal Resources, Vol. 1: Status Reviews. Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand. p417-427.

Loo, M.G.K., K.P.P. Tun, J.K.Y. Low & L.M. Chou. 1994. A review of seagrass communities in Singapore. In: C. Wilkinson, S. Sudara & L.M. Chou (eds.), Proceedings, 3rd ASEAN-Australia Symposium on Living Coastal Resources, Vol. 1: Status Reviews. Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand. p311-316.

Low, J.K.Y. & L.M. Chou. 1994. A study of the reef fish community of Lazarus Island, Singapore. Tropical Biodiversity 2(3): 435.

Low, J.K.Y. & L.M. Chou. 1994. Coral reef fish communities in a sediment stressed environment. Proceedings, 4th LIPI-JSPS Joint Seminar on Marine Science. Jakarta 15-18 Nov. pp91-99.

Low, JKY and LM Chou. 1994. Sedimentation rates in Singapore waters. In: S Sudara, CR Wilkinson and LM Chou (eds). Proceedings, 3rd ASEAN-Australia Symposium on Living Coastal Resources, Vol 2: Research Papers. Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand. 697-701.

Low, J.K.Y., A. Arshad & L.M. Chou. 1994. ASEAN mangroves as important centres of biodiversity and habitats for endangered species. In: C.R. Wilkinson (ed.), Living Coastal Resources of Southeast Asia: Status and Management. Report of the Consultative Forum, 3rd ASEAN-Australia Symposium on Living Coastal Resources, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand, May 1994. Australian Institute of Marine Science, Townsville, Australia. pp71-76.

Low, J.K.Y., A. Arshad & K.H. Lim. 1994. Mangroves as a habitat for endangered species and biodiversity conservation. In: C. Wilkinson, S. Sudara & L.M. Chou (eds.) Proceedings, 3rd ASEAN-Australian Symposium on Living Coastal Resources, Vol. 1: Status Reviews. Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.

Low, J.K.Y., L.M. Chou & B.P.L. Goh. 1994. Regional cooperation in prevention and response to marine pollution in the South China Sea. Paper presented at the 1st Meeting of the Technical Working Group on Marine Environmental Protection in the South China Sea, Hangzhou, China, 6-8 Oct.

Nelson, J., L.M. Chou & V. Phang. 1994. Survival rates of the anemonefish Amphiprion ocellaris following its re-establishment onto a commercially accessible reef. In: Loh, C.S. et al (eds.), Proceedings of the International Conference on Agrotechnology in the Commonwealth: Focus for the 21st Century, 24-26 May 1994, Singapore. Singapore Institute of Biology. pp135-137

Ng, P.K.L. & J.K.Y. Low. 1994. Status of mangroves in Singapore: Conservation beyond the year 2000. In: C. Wilkinson, S. Sudara & L.M. Chou (eds.), Proceedings, 3rd ASEAN-Australian Symposium on Living Coastal Resources, Vol. 1: Status Reviews. Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand. p229-232.

Tun, K.P.P., A.C. Cheshire & L.M. Chou. 1994. Photosynthetic production of the macroalgae Sargassum and the seagrass Enhalus. In: S. Sudara, C. Wilkinson & L.M. Chou (eds.), Proceedings, 3rd ASEAN-Australia Symposium on Living Coastal Resources, Vol. 2: Research Papers. Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand. p281-286.

Tun, K., A.C. Cheshire & L.M. Chou. 1994. Photosynthetic production of four scleractinian corals from Singapore. In: S. Sudara, C. Wilkinson & L.M. Chou (eds.), Proceedings, 3rd ASEAN-Australia Symposium on Living Coastal Resources, Vol. 2: Research Papers. Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand. p69-77.

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1993

Chou, L.M. 1993. Living coastal resources of the ASEAN region and data requirements for their management. ASEAN J. Sci. Technol. Develop. 10(1): 15-24.

Goh, N. K. C. & L. M. Chou. 1993. The coral reef community of Pulau Satumu (Raffles Lighthouse), Singapore, with emphasis on the hard corals. Journal of the Singapore National Academy of Science, Vol. 20 & 21: 51-57.

Low, J.K.Y. & L.M. Chou. 1993. Scorpionfishes. RSYC Magazine, Sep/Oct, p4-5.

Low, J.K.Y. & L.M. Chou. 1993. The angelfishes of Singapore. RSYC Magazine, Nov/Dec


Low, J.K.Y. & L.M. Chou. 1993. The butterflyfishes of Singapore. RSYC Magazine, Jan/Feb, p8-9.

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1992

Chua, C.Y.Y. & L.M. Chou. 1992. Coral reef conservation in Singapore- a case for integrated coastal area management. In: Chou, L.M. & C.R. Wilkinson (eds.), 3rd ASEAN Science and Technology Week Conference Proceedings, Vol. 6, Marine Science: Living Coastal Resources, 21-23 Sept 1992, Singapore. Dept of Zoology, National University of Singapore and National Science and Technology Board, Singapore. p437-445.

Goh, B.P.L. & L.M. Chou. 1992. Effect of low levels of zinc on zooxanthellae cells in culture. Proceedings of the 7th International Coral Reef Symposium, Guam. Vol. 1: 367-372

Goh, N. K. C. & L. M. Chou. 1992. A comparison of benthic life-form characteristics of a reef (Cyrene) nearest to and a reef (Raffles Lighthouse) furthest from mainland Singapore. In: Chou, L. M. & C. R. Wilkinson (eds.), 3rd ASEAN Science and Technology Week Conference Proceedings, Vol. 6, Marine Science: Living Coastal Resources, 21-23 Sept 1992, Dept of Zoology, National University of Singapore and National Science and Technology Board, Singapore.


Kam, S.P., J.N. Paw & M.G.K. Loo. 1992. The use of remote sensing and geographic information systems in coastal zone management. p107-131. In: T.E. Chua & L.F. Scura (eds.) Integrative Framework and Methods for Coastal Area Management. ICLARM Conf. Proc. 37, 169p.


Leng, CB and GSY Lim. 1992? An assessment of a patch reef community west of Pulau Hantu. Coastal Living Resources: Proceedings of a Symposium on the Assessment of Living Resources in the Coastal Areas of Singapore.

Loo, M.G.K., T.M. Lim & L.M. Chou. 1992. Landuse changes of a recreational island as observed by satellite imagery. In: In: Chou, L.M. & C.R. Wilkinson (eds.), 3rd ASEAN Science and Technology Week Conference Proceedings, Vol. 6, Marine Science: Living Coastal Resources, 21-23 Sept 1992, Singapore. Dept of Zoology, National University of Singapore and National Science and Technology Board, Singapore. p401-405.

Low, J. & L.M. Chou. 1992. Corals of the family Faviidae. Nature Malaysiana 17: 48-53.

Low, J. & L.M. Chou. 1992. Distribution of coral reef fish in Singapore. In: Chou, L.M. & C.R. Wilkinson (eds.), 3rd ASEAN Science and Technology Week Conference Proceedings, Vol. 6, Marine Science: Living Coastal Resources, 21-23 Sept 1992, Singapore. Dept of Zoology, National University of Singapore and National Science and Technology Board, Singapore. p139-144.

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1991

Chou, LM. 1991. Contributions of the ASEAN-Australia Coastal Living Resources Project to coastal living resource assessments in Singapore. In: A.C. Alcala, L.M. Chou, R. Miclat, W. Kastaro, M. Fortes, W.K. Gong, A. Sasekumar, R. Bina & S. Tridech (eds.) Proceedings of the Regional Symposium on Living Coastal Areas. 30 Jan - 1 Feb, 1989, Manila, Philippines. Marine Science Institute, University of the Philippines.

Chua, CYY and LM Chou. 1991. The sclerectinian community of southern islands' reefs, Singapore. In: A.C. Alcala (ed.) Proceedings of the Regional Symposium on Living Resources in Coastal Areas. University of the Philippines, Manila, pp. 41-46.

Goh, B.P.L. 1991. Mortality and settlement success of Pocillopora damicornis planula larvae during recovery from low levels of nickel. Pacific Science. Vol. 45, no. 3: 276-286

Goh, B.P.L. & L.M. Chou. 1991. Coral reef-associated flora and fauna of Singapore. In: A.C. Alcala, L.M. Chou, R. Miclat, W. Kastoro, M. Fortes, W.K. Gong, A. Sasekumar, R. Bina & S. Tridech (eds.). Proceedings of the Regional Symposium on Living Coastal Areas. 30 Jan-1 Feb 1989, Manila, Philippines. Marine Science Institute, University of the Philippines

Hsu, L.H.L. & L.M. Chou.1991. Assessment of reef resources at sites identified for artificial reef establishment in Singapore. p327-331. In: L.M. Chou, T.E. Chua, H.W. Khoo, P.E. Lim, J.N. Paw, G.T. Silvestre, M.J. Valencia, A.T. White & P.K. Wong (eds.) Towards an integrated management of tropical coastal resources. ICLARM Conference Proceedings 22, 455p. National University of Singapore, National Science and Technology Board, Singapore, and International Center for Living Aquatic Resources Management, Philippines.

Lim, G.S.Y. & L.M. Chou. 1991. The fish fauna around proposed reef sites in Singapore. p333-336. In: L.M. Chou, T.E. Chua, H.W. Khoo, P.E. Lim, J.N. Paw, G.T. Silvestre, M.J. Valencia, A.T. White and P.K. Wong (eds.), Towards an integrated management of tropical coastal resources. ICLARM Conference Proceedings 22, 455pp. National University of Singapore; National Science and Technology Board, Singapore; and International Center for Living Aquatic Resources Management, Philippines.

Loo, M.G.K., T.M. Lim & L.M. Chou. 1991. Mapping of natural ecosystems in Singapore. Presented at the 12th Asian Conference on Remote Sensing, SEAMEO Regional English Language Centre, Singapore, 30 Oct-5 Nov, 1991.

Loo, M.Y. & T.M. Lim. 1991. Land use mapping using Landsat TM data: a case study in Sentosa Island. Proceedings, Science Research Congress, Singapore.


Low, J. & L.M. Chou. 1991. Corals- the genus Acropora. Nature Malaysiana.

Low, J.K.Y. & L.M. Chou. 1991. Marine sponges. RSYC Magazine, Mar/Apr.

Low, J. & L.M. Chou. 1991. The corals of the family Agaricidae. Nature Malaysiana 16: 84-87.

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1990

Chua, CYY. 1990. A Study of the Reef Community at Cyrene Reefs. Coastal Living Resources: Proceedings of a Symposium on the Assessment of Living Resources in the Coastal Areas of Singapore.

Goh, B. & L.M. Chou. 1990. Partnership in reefs. RSYC Magazine. Jan/Feb, p10-11.

Goh, B.P.L, L.M. Chou & P.K.L. Ng. 1990. Anomuran and brachyuran crab symbionts of Singapore hard corals of the families Acroporidae, Agariciidae and Pocilloporidae. Indo-Malayan Zoology, 6:25-44

Leng, C.B. & L.M. Chou. 1990. Invasion of the foulers. RSYC Magazine. Mar/Apr, p6-7.

Lim GSY, Chou LM, Chia LS. 1990. The biological communities of the coral reefs of Singapore with emphasis on reef fishes and hard corals. In: Hirano R & Hanyu I (eds). The Second Asian Fisheries Forum, Asian Fisheries Society. Philippines. 381-384.

Sin, T.M. & L.M. Chou. 1990. Kings of the ocean. RSYC Magazine, July/Aug, p12-13.

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1989

Koh, E.G.L. & L.M. Chou. 1989. Reef mushrooms. RSYC Magazine, Sep/Oct, p7.

1988

Chou, L. M. 1988. The impact of human influence on the fringing reef of Pulau Hantu, Singapore. Proceedings of the 6th International Coral Reef Symposium, Australia. Vol. 2: 201-206.

Lim, GSY & LM Chou. 1988. The echinoderm fauna of sediment stressed reefs in Singapore. Proceedings of the 6th International Coral Reef Symposium, Australia, Vol 2: 245-250.

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1987

Chou, L.M. & L.H.L. Hsu. 1987. Site investigations for the potential development of artificial reefs in Singapore. Journal of the Singapore National Academy of Science. Vol 16: 4-8

1986

Chou, L.M. and G.L.E. Koh. 1986. Initial characterisation of upper reef slope communities in Singapore waters. Journal of the Singapore National Academy of Science, Vol 15: 5-8.

Chou, L.M. & F.J. Wong. 1986. Ecological distribution of reef organisms at Pulau Salu. Journal of the Singapore National Academy of Science, Vol 15: 12-17.

1985

Chou, L.M. and F.J. Wong. 1985. Reef community structure of Pulau Salu (Singapore). Proceedings of the 5th International Coral Reef Congress, Tahiti, Vol. 6: 285-290.

1984

Chou, L.M. and F.J. Wong. 1984. A note on the distribution of marine macroalgae at Pulau Salu. Journal of the Singapore National Academy of Science. Vol. 13

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1983

Chou, L.M. & Y.H. Teo. 1983. The hard coral community of a sargassum-type reef in Singapore. 15th Pacific Science Congress, Feb 1-11, Dunedin, New Zealand. 29pp

1982

Chou, LM. 1982. A review of coral reef survey and management methods in Singapore. UNESCO/UNEP Workshop on Coral Reef Survey and Management Methods in Asia and the Pacific, Phuket, Thailand, 13-17 December.

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Undated Publications

Chou, L.M. The status of Southeast Asian coral reefs. pp1-5.

Chou, L.M. Natural colonization of man-made lagoons by reef communities- a model for the assessment of reef response to sea-level rise.

Chou, L.M. & C. Wilkinson. Existing reef management systems in ASEAN. Report of the Consultative Forum, Living Coastal Resources of Southeast Asia, ASEAN-Australia Living Coastal Resources Project.

Chou, L.M., C. Wilkinson, E. Gomez & S. Sudara. Status of coral reefs in the ASEAN region. Report of the Consultative Forum, Living Coastal Resources of Southeast Asia, ASEAN-Australia Living Coastal Resources Project.

Chou, L.M. & F.J. Wong. The upper intertidal rocky shore molluscs of Pulau Salu.

Lim, GSY, LM Chou & HW Khoo. Marine Pollution Research in Singapore.

Goh, B.P.L. & L.M. Chou. Heavy metal levels in marine sediments of Singapore.

Goh, B.P.L. & L.M. Chou. Effects of the heavy metals copper and zinc on zooxanthellae cells in culture.

Goh, B.P.L. & L.M. Chou. Corals in marine pollution monitoring. Essays in Zoology. Papers Commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the Department of Zoology, National University of Singapore.

Lim, GSY & LM Chou. The fish fauna around proposed reef sites in Singapore.

Sudara, S, L.M. Chou & C. Wilkinson. Action agenda for ASEAN coral reefs. Report of the Consultative Forum, Living Coastal Resources of Southeast Asia, ASEAN-Australia Living Coastal Resources Project

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