I’ve always seen Keppel Bay as the place for the rich and famous – with swanky yachts and buildings that look like the Avengers Tower, But did you know that under all the glitz and glam lies a beautiful coral reef?

From Marina at Keppel Bay, you’ll get a fascinating look at the natural world full of life under the sea. As part of Keppel Land’s conservation efforts, they’ve partnered with marine experts to embark on a coral cultivation programme, one that will boost the existing coral habitats at King’s Dock.

The ecosystem is full of life and colour, and even from the surface it’s easy to see the beauty of the reef.

Keppel Bay also goes to great lengths to make sure they’ve created an optimum environment for the corals to thrive. Marina at Keppel Bay features a reticulated vacuum pump-out system to ensure waste doesn’t get chucked into the sea, and boat owners are encouraged to use biodegradable detergents when cleaning their vessels.

All this works towards one thing – creating an environment where humans and marine life can co-exist and thrive! Who knows, perhaps one day Singapore will have a coral reef fit for a feature in National Geographic.

It’s fascinating to see how an old shipyard has transformed into one of the fanciest properties around, and how it’s become a place that’s doing a great part in coral conservation efforts.

Fun fact: Marina at Keppel Bay was named Asia’s first fish friendly marina by the Marina Industries Association! Way to put Singapore on the (marine) world map!