A floating fish farm in Singapore, located along the Straits of Johor.
Amanda Goh.
- Floating fish farms used to be a common sight along Singapore's coast.
- But now, their numbers are dwindling: As of October, there were 74 sea-based fish farms left, down from 98 in 2023.
- Local farmers say they face high operational costs and cheaper imports from regional competitors.
Once a week, Alvin Yeo hops onto a small, white skiff at Lim Chu Kang jetty and heads out to a farm on the water owned by his dad.