“The photo depicts the ‘teddy bear’ crab, a subspecies of the Hairy crab family. With its excellent ability to blend in with the rocky coral-scattered landscape of Singapore’s shores, it is often overlooked; vulnerable to getting crushed by visitors of our national shorelines. The double-edged camouflage that these crabs possess provide refuge from natural predators, but may be their Achilles heel within our borders.

As Singapore continues to evolve, how will these asylum seekers cope with their potential displacement, or existential destitution? How can we better recognise, and provide shelter for local biodiversity in tandem with our development? Familiarising threatened species, treading responsibly on low-tide shores could be the first step to revitalizing our tidal communities.”