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International Business Times
International Business Times
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Martin ABBUGAO

Singapore Engineer Pivots From Oil Rigs To 'Fish Farm Of The Future'

Fish tanks at Singapore's Eco Ark simulate ocean conditions that allow fish to swim against a current while shielding them from diseases (Credit: AFP)

A high-tech fish farm floats just off the coast of Singapore, part of a plan by a retired engineer who once built oil rigs to bring diners cleaner, healthier seafood.

The tiny city-state imports 90 percent of its food but hopes to locally source about a third of it by 2030 to guard against supply disruptions such as climate change, disease and conflict.

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