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Sisters' Islands Marine Park. Singapore's first marine park protects the country's coral reefs and marine life. It promotes marine-related education, research and conservation activities.
Sisters’ Islands Marine Park is a 400,000 square metre (40ha) marine park located in Southern Islands planning area, Singapore, which was designated a marine protected area (MPA) by the Government of Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore in 2014.
Explore the diverse marine life and coral reefs of Singapore at Sisters’ Island Marine Park. Learn about the park’s features, dive trails, guided walks, and public gallery through this web page.
Enjoy nature and heritage at St John's Island, part of the marine park. You can do a self-guided walk, join a free guided tour, or explore the mangroves and wildlife.
- The Legend. A very long time ago, there were two sisters named Minah and Lina, who were inseparable. One day, a pirate came along and sought younger sister Lina's hand in marriage, but she rejected him as she did not want to be away from Minah.
- The marine park. The 40ha park, the size of about 50 football fields, will include the western reefs and seashore areas of nearby Pulau Tekukor, a former ammunition dump, and St John's Island, currently home to research and recreational facilities.
- Getting there. For those who signed up with the NParks tours, transport to and from the islands will be provided. For others, Singapore Island Cruise provides a private charter service from Marina South Pier to the Sisters' Islands.
- A safe haven. Located close to one of the world's busiest ports, the marine park will provide a refuge for the vast marine wildlife around the Sisters' Islands and its surrounding waters.
The Sisters’ Islands Marine Park will protect Singapore’s coral reefs, which support an ecosystem inhabited by rare and endangered species of seahorses, clams, sponges and other marine life. More than 250 species of hard corals can be found in Singapore’s waters out of over 500 species within the region.
The Sisters’ Islands Marine Park will protect Singapore’s coral reefs, which support an ecosystem inhabited by rare and endangered species of seahorses, clams, sponges and other marine life.
