| Daniel Lim |
BRUNEI Shell Petroleum Company Sdn Bhd (BSP) launched the newly revised ‘Seashore Life’ book series yesterday at the Oil and Gas Discovery Centre (OGDC) in Seria.
The books were first published in 2008, on certain aspects of the Brunei coastal environment and its wildlife habitat.
The guest of honour was Dr Ceri M Powell, the Managing Director of BSP, who was welcomed to the event by Steve Brown, the Chairman of the Panaga Natural History Society (PNHS).
In his welcoming remarks, Brown paid tribute to the PNHS and its members for their contributions to the ‘Seashore Life’ project, which consists eight books.
“To make the new edition a reality, a team of dedicated committee members from the PNHS has undertaken the arduous task of editing and reprinting of the ‘Seashore Life’ book series, to mark the 10th anniversary of the original publication,” he said.
Brown also explained that the extensive editing task was also made possible by collaborating with the original author of the book series, to ensure that the content is fresh and accurate.
“I would like to thank BSP for sponsoring the book and providing support. Their continuous efforts in promoting environmental awareness and support represents just one in a series of initiatives to help conserve the environment, while educating the public,” he added.
The newly revised edition was then officially launched by Dr Powell, followed by a handover of the books to the representatives of several schools in the Belait District.
The ‘Seashore Life’ book series were sponsored by BSP, as part of its initiative to further promote environmental conservation and increase environmental consciousness in Brunei Darussalam.
“We hope that with the launching of the new edition of the ‘Seashore Life’ book series, we are able to help bridge the gap between conserving our surrounding environment and providing a platform for education, especially youths, on the various local wildlife found in the scenic vista of Brunei Darussalam,” said Dr Powell, in an interview with the Weekend Bulletin.
The book series is currently available for purchase at the OGDC souvenir shop, or online at www.panagaclub.com/pnhs/seashore-life-books/.
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