Did you know that after all the reclamation & piling off the Southern Islands & Tuas area, coral reefs have still been thriving? If anyone knows, it has to be Mr Stephen Lau. I've known this gentleman since 1994 and have been fascinated by his sea stories and diving adventures. Today he is blissfully retired and occupies his time with maritime & environmental conservation. Message from Stephen; The corals in Singapore are still alive & thriving; "One need just to dive around the miles of sea-wall surrounding the Southern Islands to see them". The granite walls make excellent substrate for coral growth and especially the ones which incorporate a horizontal ledge at 3-5 meter depth. The horizontal angle allows the corals to receive direct sunlight and hence the growth proliferates. Where the sun-rays hit the wall at an oblique angle, the growth is sparse. Hence vertical sheet piling holds no growth. Though, a far cry from the corals of Bintan and no where as near to those at Aur, we still have a little piece of undersea paradise within easy reach, for that quick weekend getaway.
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