Underwater forensics reveal new shark and ray species in Singapore waters
SINGAPORE – Singapore’s murky waters hide an abundance of marine life – including a group of creatures that are globally threatened from overfishing. A new study by National University of Singapore (NUS) scientists has found that there could be more species of sharks and rays here than expected – including two species never before recorded... » read more
Indonesian man who entered S’pore waters illegally among new Covid-19 cases
SINGAPORE – An Indonesian man who entered Singapore waters illegally was among the Covid-19 patients whose cases were announced on Thursday (June 17). The Ministry of Health (MOH) said the man entered Singapore waters from Indonesia without valid documentation, and was arrested by the Police Coast Guard. “He was tested for Covid-19 infection, and isolated... » read more
S’pore study to assess viability of southern waters for fish farming
SINGAPORE – Amid initiatives to ramp up local food production, the authorities here are looking into the possibility of commercial fish farming in the waters south of the mainland. “The study includes assessing the level of fish production that the waters can support without impacting the site conditions, and is expected to be completed by... » read more