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posted by Roy Schestowitz on Jun 25, 2026

Mangroves on the north-east coast of Singapore. Unlike the container ship-filled waters off the south of Singapore, here the sea is stiller and less spoilt. Crocodiles are even sighted here occasionally.

Mangroves on the north-east coast of Singapore. Unlike the container ship-filled waters off the south of Singapore, here the sea is stiller and less spoilt. Crocodiles are even sighted here occasionally.

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