No harmful algal blooms detected in coastal waters

This is despite recent downpours; water quality at fish farming areas being tracked

The National Parks Board said it has not observed any significant impact on marine life at coastal sites, such as the Southern Islands which include the Sisters' Islands Marine Park (left), since the onset of heavy rains earlier this month. High rain
The National Parks Board said it has not observed any significant impact on marine life at coastal sites, such as the Southern Islands which include the Sisters' Islands Marine Park (left), since the onset of heavy rains earlier this month. High rainfall could alter water conditions and result in an algal bloom that can cause fish to die. ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI
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No harmful algal blooms have been detected recently in Singapore's coastal waters, despite the high rainfall this month.

The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) said it monitors indicators of water quality at coastal fish farming areas in the northern and southern waters here, such as occurrences of harmful algal blooms.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on January 25, 2021, with the headline No harmful algal blooms detected in coastal waters. Subscribe