Several issues have been raised with regards to land reclamation in Singapore, and which organisms and ecosystems have been affected by these ongoing developments?

One major issue brought about by land reclamation is the introduction of sediments and impurities into the water. What do these sediments do to the various aquatic life in the surrounding water bodies?

Several organisms and natural habitats are also affected by land reclamation works, either because of land clearing or due to the by-effects of land reclamation. The 3 species focused on would be

1. Mangroves

2. Aquatic Plants

3. Fish