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Fish

Goldfish ‘drives’ into Guinness World Record

Every time Blub the goldfish moves to one side of the tank, the vehicle moves in the same direction.
Every time Blub the goldfish moves to one side of the tank, the vehicle moves in the same direction.

Oil spill disrupts livelihoods in Mexico's Veracruz state

Black tar slicks cover parts of a beach as members of Civil Protection survey the area before starting cleanup work following an oil spill that has affected fishermen and several coastal communities, in Las Barrillas, Coatzacoalcos, Mexico, March 4, 2026. REUTERS/Angel Hernandez
Black tar slicks cover parts of a beach as members of Civil Protection survey the area before starting cleanup work following an oil spill that has affected fishermen and several coastal communities, in Las Barrillas, Coatzacoalcos, Mexico, March 4, 2026. REUTERS/Angel Hernandez

‘It came to you for safety’: Singer Craig David tries to save fish, which then gets eaten up

English singer Craig David returned the fish to the water, only for it to get eaten by a bigger fish seconds later.
English singer Craig David returned the fish to the water, only for it to get eaten by a bigger fish seconds later.

Four banned from South Korea conveyor-belt sushi bar for ordering too many salmon, flounder dishes

The owner of the sushi bar said their behaviour could undermine the profitability of the business.
The owner of the sushi bar said their behaviour could undermine the profitability of the business.

German yacht's crew member dies after accident in transatlantic race

Sailing - 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race - Arrecife, Lanzarote, Spain - January 11, 2026 Walross 4, crewed by German students, fly the Berlin bear on their spinnaker as they start the  RORC Transatlantic Race from Lanzarote to Antigu REUTERS/Ossian Shine
Sailing - 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race - Arrecife, Lanzarote, Spain - January 11, 2026 Walross 4, crewed by German students, fly the Berlin bear on their spinnaker as they start the  RORC Transatlantic Race from Lanzarote to Antigu REUTERS/Ossian Shine

Sydney beaches stay closed after three shark attacks in two days

A man standing next to warning signs on a beach in Sydney on Jan 19 after beaches were closed following a shark attack.
A man standing next to warning signs on a beach in Sydney on Jan 19 after beaches were closed following a shark attack.

What seeing a whale shark taught me about zoos

dacol21 - The whale shark Jinta at the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium is nearly 9m long.
ST PHOTO: DANSON CHEONG
dacol21 - The whale shark Jinta at the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium is nearly 9m long.
ST PHOTO: DANSON CHEONG

Russia warns Faroe Islands of potential retaliation over sanctions related to alleged spy ships

A view shows the Kremlin's towers, the Grand Kremlin Palace and cathedrals behind the wall in central Moscow, Russia, August 7, 2025. REUTERS/Evgenia Novozhenina
A view shows the Kremlin's towers, the Grand Kremlin Palace and cathedrals behind the wall in central Moscow, Russia, August 7, 2025. REUTERS/Evgenia Novozhenina

Singapore farms press on with smarter strategies and collective efforts to cut costs

Mr Koh Foo Weng, a facility manager of AquaChamp farm, scoops out vannamei shrimps in the farm on Nov 25, 2025.
Mr Koh Foo Weng, a facility manager of AquaChamp farm, scoops out vannamei shrimps in the farm on Nov 25, 2025.

New owners taking over 2 fish farming facilities left vacant by firms exiting aquaculture industry

The eight-storey farm has been taken over by land-based fish farm operator AquaChamp and local construction and engineering firm HPC Builders.
The eight-storey farm has been taken over by land-based fish farm operator AquaChamp and local construction and engineering firm HPC Builders.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.