Pulau Semakau Intertidal Walk

The learning journey to Pulau Semakau landfill proved to be enriching despite us having to wake up early at 4am and having to reach school at 5.15am.



At Pulau Semakau, the fresh air and panaromic view and it's fauna changed our perspectives on what we thought would be a smelly, filthy landfill.

Despite having to walk quite a long distance on the road and then trekking through forest, getting bitten by swarms of sand flies and mosquitoes in the process, we enjoyed the company of our friends, guides and teachers.

Upon reaching the intertidal walk area, we immediately became hyper. Though not happy about having to wade around in the water, seeing the animals and plants through the crystal-clear water proved to be exciting as we spotted animals big and small hiding amongst the plants and sponges.

Despite being a landfill, Pulau Semakau was rich in biodiversity. Many of us thought that the waters of Singapore had not much life in it, however we were told that there had been black tipped reef shark and pink dolphins caught in nets.

Our learning journey to Pulau Semakau was more exciting than going to the zoo as we got to be with the animals in their natural habitat.

-Amira, 2B1