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Coral
Reefs of Singapore |
Photo & Video Gallery |
| (c) Reef Ecology Study Team, NUS | Island Description | |
| Administration | Sentosa
Leisure Group (SLG) |
| Description | These
two islands are home to many species of corals and fish. It has some of
the best reefs of the eastern groups of islands. The channel separating
the two islands is subject to strong currents, so diving in the channel
can be hazardous. At the southeastern end of the channel, however, currents
are less, and coral cover is good and schools of fish (usually damselfish)
are common. There is no ferry service to the islands, but bumboats can be
hired from West Coast Pier (next to RSYC). Camping allowed with permission
from SLG. Facilities such as shelters and toilets are available on both
islands. Reclaimed from 7 smaller islands- Pulau Ayer Chawan, Pulau Ayer Merbau, Pulau Merlimau, Pulau Pesek, Pulau Pesek Kecil, Pulau Sakra and Pulau Seraya in 1991 to house petrochemical complexes. Most of coral reefs lost through land reclamation. Transplant project to save coral carried out in 1995, corals moved to Sentosa. http://www.recyclingpoint.com.sg/Articles/1995Jun5SaveCorals.htm |
| Links | See the marine life revealed at low-tide on the Sisters' Islands reef flats. |