Environmental issues in Singapore

Marine Biodiversity in Singapore calling out for S.O.S... The threat against the marine life off the coast of Singapore is increasing. Coral reefs that are part of Singapore’s underwater floral are decreasing at an alarming rate. Marine lives are also being forced away from the polluted waters to look for other suitable homes. All these are caused by the many reclamation works by the people and the busy waterway of Singapore. For a small island like Singapore, land space is scarce, therefore reclamation works are necessary. Hence, the marine habitations are being sacrificed for the benefits of the people. The Straits of Singapore is a busy shipping line for many ships from around the world resulting in much water pollution from the over-crowded water. The lives of the people and the economy are surely put on a higher priority than the marine biodiversity but that does not mean we can neglect them. The government could try to relocate more of the coral reefs into public aquariums where the money generated could be use to clean up the polluted water. The aquarium could also be used to educate the people about water pollution and its bad effects. The people can then be assured of clean and clearer water for their children to live with.