Ways to improve fish production

Farms near one another can consider partnerships, says a specialist in aquatic health and diagnostics. PHOTO: ST FILE
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SINGAPORE - To improve the production capacity of open-water fish farms, aquaculture experts here have a few suggestions.

Dr Jeffrey Seng, senior lecturer and senior specialist (aquatic health and diagnostics) at Nanyang Polytechnic's School of Applied Science, said the farms need better management and must adopt strict biosecurity measures to prevent disease outbreaks.

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