The coral rubble area at one of Singapore’s southern islands
-Pulau Semakau- is an ecosystem which is teeming with marine life.
This is in contrast to the landfill operations that take place a
few kilometers away. As Singapore’s only remaining and only
offshore landfill, the Semakau landfill covers sea space of 3.5
square kilometers and takes in all the incinerated garbage from
mainland Singapore.
The beautiful sunrise which we were treated to at the Pulau
Semakau pier
This mangrove area separates the coral rubble area from the
inland part, which is mostly made up of secondary rainforest
The stretch of mangrove which separates the coral rubble area
from the inland
The expense of the coral rubble area of Pulau Semakau at low
tide
A giant clam just below the water's surface
A cluster of sea grapes was found nestled at the coral rubble
area. They can be consumed and are usually found in Filipino
cuisine
