Singapore - Lion or Fish? Singapore is a small island with a large presence in the global sea, and Singapore\'s Merlion combines the pride of a lion (or tiger) with the freedom to swim in the world\'s oceans. This pride and freedom is expressed in unique ways by the people of Singapore, with its diverse culture and economic success, and this short presentation dips a small toe in the local sea. This presentation was originally given at the JMRA/APRC conference in Tokyo on 25 November 2010.