The name Pulau Hantu literally means "Ghost Island" in Malay. Hantu is located to the south of the main island of Singapore, off the Straits of Singapore. Pulau Hantu is actually made up of two islets: Pulau Hantu Besar (Big Ghost Island) and Pulau Hantu Kechil (Little Ghost Island). Pulau Hantu was where ancient Malay warriors once had fierce duels to the death and their ghosts are said to wander on the island.
Although visibility can be chronic at times, the reefs are bursting with life including many unique sea creatures. The biodiversity is extremely surprising and the site never ceases to amaze! There is a staggering array of nudibranch and new species to Singapore are discovered on a regular basis.
To list a selection of the sea life you can encounter there: cuttlefish, octopus, sting rays, cat sharks, bamboo sharks, the occasional turtle, toad fish, cat fish, crocodile fish, frog fish, pipe fish, puffer fish, butterfly fish, countless species of nudibranch and flatworm, incredible amount of crab species, shrimp, squid, banded sea snake, carpet eel, and much more!
Hantu has been threatened more recently by industrial development. It would be nothing short of tragic if this unique biodiverse eco system was destroyed and it would be an unimaginable loss to Singapore. We must protect it and promote it so more people understand the value and importance of preserving it. We hope the Singapore government extends the protection given to Sisters Island to Hantu.
I would like to thank Robert Tan for taking the time to guide me around the reefs and share the wonders Hantu has to offer as well as sharing tips on how to overcome the challenging filming conditions. I would also like to thank the crew of Dolphin Explorer who provide such well organised and enjoyable diving trips.
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Playlist:
Smashing Pumpkins - To Shelia (instrumental)
Vaegud - Anxiety Wins
Tycho - A Walk (Trapped Slow Remix)
Rodger - Come Over
Talking Heads - This Must be the Place (Piano Quartet Homage)
Arvene - Come Down
Carbon Based Lifeforms - MOS 6581
Desert Dwellers - Spaces Between
Videography:
Christian Bassett
Camera:
Olympus T6
Editing:
Christian Bassett
28 авг 2024
