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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)
Sentosa has
living wild reefs!
General description
Field
guides and references
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