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Fisheries sector

Kelongs were once a common sight in S'pore’s waters. Today, only a handful remain

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Meet the S'porean farmers feeding you fresher, home-grown food

Local farmers Singapore Aquaculture Technologies, Green Harvest and N&N egg farm
Local farmers Singapore Aquaculture Technologies, Green Harvest and N&N egg farm

France’s used fishing nets find new purpose on Ukraine front lines

French charity association Kernic Solidarites member in charge of logistic Christian Abaziou (right) and its president Gerard Le Duff (left) sort out fishing nets to be sent to Ukraine.
French charity association Kernic Solidarites member in charge of logistic Christian Abaziou (right) and its president Gerard Le Duff (left) sort out fishing nets to be sent to Ukraine.

Indonesia’s shrimp industry reels after radioactive contamination case

A worker shows live shrimps at a shrimp farms company in Pandeglang, Banten province, Indonesia, July 29, 2025. REUTERS/Ajeng Dinar Ulfiana
A worker shows live shrimps at a shrimp farms company in Pandeglang, Banten province, Indonesia, July 29, 2025. REUTERS/Ajeng Dinar Ulfiana

Philippine fishermen fear China’s nature reserve plan could lead to more harassment

FILE PHOTO: A Filipino fisheman rows a boat during a trip near the disputed Scarborough Shoal, in Masinloc, Zambales province, Philippines, July 18, 2022.  REUTERS/Lisa Marie David/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: A Filipino fisheman rows a boat during a trip near the disputed Scarborough Shoal, in Masinloc, Zambales province, Philippines, July 18, 2022.  REUTERS/Lisa Marie David/File Photo

Giant algal bloom off South Australia devastates marine life, threatens seafood exports

A report by a group of environmental experts released on July 24 said the algal bloom marked “one of the worst marine disasters in living memory”.
A report by a group of environmental experts released on July 24 said the algal bloom marked “one of the worst marine disasters in living memory”.

Science Journals: Lessons from weird fish sold in Singapore’s wet markets

An assortment of seafood is laid on the ground at Jurong Fishery Port. They are placed on ice to retain their freshness.
An assortment of seafood is laid on the ground at Jurong Fishery Port. They are placed on ice to retain their freshness.

Japan vows to pursue anti-whaling activist Paul Watson despite Interpol decision

Interpol has lifted its red wanted notice against anti-whaling activist Paul Watson.
Interpol has lifted its red wanted notice against anti-whaling activist Paul Watson.

Mexican fishermen join fight to save endangered amphibian able to regenerate limbs, organ parts

Overfishing, pollution and reduced water levels in Lake Patzcuaro, its only natural habitat, mean that the achoque is listed as critically endangered.
Overfishing, pollution and reduced water levels in Lake Patzcuaro, its only natural habitat, mean that the achoque is listed as critically endangered.

Troubled waters: Ocean conservation faces key tests

The oceans have become a giant dumping ground for plastic.
The oceans have become a giant dumping ground for plastic.

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