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08/12/2023

The rise of AI in aquaculture

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become increasingly relevant in aquaculture research and production in recent years – with both startups and established companies developing new AI-based applications for the industry.

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Artificial intelligence (AI) has become increasingly relevant in aquaculture research and production in recent years – with both startups and established companies developing new AI-based applications…

23/11/2023

askST: What is Vibrio vulnificus? How common is it in Singapore?

SINGAPORE – The US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Sept 1 warned about a flesh-eating Vibrio vulnificus, following recent reports of fatal infections of the bacterium.

At least six people have died from the bacterium in the United States’ east coast this summer, according to US media.

The Straits Times reported in September that an American woman lost all four of her limbs after suffering a bacterial infection from eating what was believed to be undercooked fish, although some US media reports later stated that she did not test positive for Vibrio vulnificus.

ST looks at how common Vibrio vulnificus is in Singapore, and how people can protect themselves against it.

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At least six people have died from the bacterium in the United States’ east coast this summer. Read more at straitstimes.com.

24/10/2023

A love affair with seafood? Aquaculture industry needs to grow if that’s to last.

Fish farming is important for Singapore’s biosecurity. But developing it further involves challenges that need to be addressed.

When you next tuck into your dish of fish-head curry, here’s something to chew over as you bite into its star ingredient, red snapper. This fish is playing a key role in growing Singapore’s aquaculture, which is important for making us less dependent on imported food.

Given Singapore’s urban landscape, this is a tough call. But aquaculture, where fish, shellfish and aquatic plants are bred and cultivated in water “farms”, offers one way forward.

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Fish farming is important for Singapore’s biosecurity. But developing it further involves challenges that need to be addressed. Read more at straitstimes.com.

20/09/2023

3 people die from flesh-eating bacteria infections in New York and Connecticut, prompting new guidance Officials said a person in Long Island and two people in Connecticut have died from infections linked to vibriosis, an illness caused by Vibrio vulnificus bacteria, found in seawater and raw and undercooked seafood.

Read more here: https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/3-people-die-flesh-eating-bacteria-infections-new-york-connecticut-pro-rcna100364

Officials said a person in Long Island and two people in Connecticut have died from infections linked to vibriosis, an illness caused by Vibrio vulnificus bacteria, found in seawater and raw and undercooked seafood..

09/08/2023

Wishing everyone a Happy National Day in the heart of Singapore's red and white!

28/07/2023

Did you know that aquaculture is the fastest-growing food production sector In the world? This is as a result of seafood being one of those rare types of food that is very useful to humans and at the same time easily scalable in production.

Did you know that aquaculture is the fastest-growing food production sector In the world? This is as a result of seafood being one of those rare types of foo...

29/06/2023

We wish all of our Muslim friends a Happy Eid with their families and friends.

13/06/2023

AR BioTech Onsite Rapid Vibrio Detector allows Rapid Vibrio Detection (

02/06/2023

Seaweed Full of Flesh-Eating Bacteria Hitting Florida

A study from Florida Atlantic University published in the journal Water Research found that the sargassum and its accompanying floating plastic can become inundated with species of Vibrio bacteria, creating a "perfect pathogen storm."

The researchers found that beached sargassum seaweed is home to high levels of the bacteria and that the bacteria can readily cling to the surface of marine plastic debris, which accumulates in large volumes within the mass of seaweed.

Read more here: https://www.newsweek.com/seaweed-flesh-eating-bacteria-florida-sargassum-1803326

The massive 5,000-mile blob of sargassum seaweed may be crawling with deadly Vibrio bacteria, scientists have found.

30/04/2023

Happy Labour Day! Today we celebrate the contributions of workers everywhere. 👨🏻‍🔧👩🏽‍💼👨🏼‍🍳

20/01/2023

Here's wishing you good health and great fortune this Year of the Rabbit!

20/12/2022

Here's wishing you a Merry Christmas and happy holidays ahead!