Visitors to the island can view various species of fish and coral, and even swim or snorkel in the tidal pool.
A view of the neighbouring Small Sister's Island from the viewing tower on the island's highest point. The revamped island has several new features such as a floating boardwalk, a coastal forest trail and a lagoon tidal pool where visitors can swim or snorkel.
Although the park spans across 40 hectares, only Big Sister’s Island is accessible to the public. Small Sisters’ Island, which is earmarked for marine conservation, continues to be off-limits.. The reefs of Lazarus Island and Kusu Island are home to 97 and 141 coral species respectively, including certain rare ones, said NParks.
There are also five square pools of water - known as moon pools - along the boardwalk that will allow for various marine experiments to be carried out. This will help researchers study both the naturally established and transplanted corals in a field setting.The lagoon turns into an intertidal zone where visitors can get up close with marine life.
Part of that donation also involves Singtel’s IT services arm designing an underwater video system to increase marine research and community engagement programmes. This will enable the tidal pool to double up as a “marine classroom,” the telecommunications company said.The Ocean Network Express Coastal Forest Trail runs through the centre of Big Sister's Island.
This will be a prime spot for birdwatchers who can keep an eye out for the critically endangered great-billed heron, spotted wood owl, and white-bellied sea eagle.An array of 88 solar panels power the lighting and desalination plant on the island. Located at the northern side of Big Sister’s Island, a solar farm with 88 solar panels will provide all the island’s electricity needs and power the desalination plant.
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