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Sentosa
5ha of natural rocky shore with coral reefs and some seagrasses. Interesting cliff formations with rare native coastal vegetation. Uniquely Singapore! The reefs of Sentosa are only minutes from the city centre! More about our city reefs. Legends of Sentosa Its previous name, Pulau Blakang Mati, ("blakang" means "behind", and "mati" means "death") points to a legend about a Malay that was murdered behind the hill. It may have also been a reference to the piracy and bloodshed that once pervaded the island. In 1968, when the Government decided to develop the island into a holiday resort, the public was invited to suggest names and "Sentosa" - meaning "peace & tranquility" in Malay - was eventually chosen. Sentosa today Sentosa is being developed as a holiday resort with many large-scale projects. However, bits of the natural island still remains. Marine life of Sentosa On Sentosa's last long stretch of natural shore next to Rasa Sentosa at Tanjung Rimau, a variety of hard and soft corals remain. The water on Sentosa is surprisingly, the clearest among the Southern Shores at low tide. Commonly encountered animals include octopuses, butterflyfishes and a wide variety of crabs seldom seen on other Southern Shores. The rocky shore is rich with native coastal plants. For more photos, see the wildsingapore flickr set on Sentosa.  Sentosa is ALIVE! In 2006, a group of wild volunteers did a seagrass survey of Sentosa; they helped gather data and had fun too! As a result of the Sentosa transect, these volunteers have started TeamSeagrass who continue to monitor seagrasses on Sentosa and many other Singapore shores! Let the Naked Hermit Crabs show you Sentosa's natural shores! To raise awareness of Sentosa's natural shores, the Naked Hermit Crabs started conducting walks during low tide since 2007. The best way to see marine life on Sentosa is to join their guided walk. Let these trained and experienced volunteer guides take you on a safe trip at the best tides and show you more of this wonderful shore. Doomed Sentosa shores? More about natural shores on Sentosa that may be affected by reclamation for the IR. More tips for visitors Sentosa is accessible by public transport and cars (but not motorcycles) may drive into the island. The nearest MRT station is Harbour Front. More details on the Sentosa website More about preparing for a trip to the shores More FAQs about visiting the shores How to take photos on the shores. |
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Links Plans for the Sentosa Integrated Resort (IR)
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