Oil spill near Pulau Ubin affects fish farms

Oil spill near Pulau Ubin affects fish farms


SINGAPORE – Three fish farms located in the East Johor Strait have reported sightings of some oil patches near their farms on July 17, said the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) on July 18.

The SFA told The Straits Times that it is working closely with these farms on their clean-up efforts, and will continue to provide assistance where needed.

“There are no food safety concerns thus far,” the agency added. “SFA will continue to monitor the situation closely.”

In response to queries from ST, Fish Farmers Association of Singapore (FFAS) president Daniel Tay said the oil patches were seen at around 7am on July 17 near Pulau Ketam, a ridge near Pulau Ubin in the East Johor Strait.




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