208. PULAU HANTU - INTERTIDAL EXPLORATION

This is how close the islands are, a hop skip and jump away from each other. Singapore dosen't produce a drop of oil but the petrochemical industry is critical to Singapore's economy. The industry on Jurong Island for instance, contributes 60% to the economy (Post 180) - Bukom nearby houses Shell and is another important player.

Hantu comprises 2 islets - Hantu Besar and Hantu Kechil - literally big and small 

Leaving Marina South Pier, within minutes, the boat was going past Sentosa. These pics were supposed to capture the luxe homes of Sentosa Cove but alas! had too much of me instead...

Pulau Semakau Landfill - is currently closed to visitors due to covid

....a fish farm next to Semakau...

Pulau Bukom and Shell's plant - at low tide one can walk across but the island is not open to curious visitors...

Finding my land legs on arrival at the jetty. The boat ride was an hour...

The next big project for Singapore - sea walls over many sea fronts of the island to prepare for rising sea levels

The hat was almost blown away...

Somebody's mobile could take these beautiful, clear shots underwater

A solitary mangrove plant - over time will spread its roots and turn this tract into a mangrove forest - wouldn't that be lover-ly!