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The Rising Cost of Fish in Singapore: A Deep Dive into Causes and Consequences
Fish has long been a staple in Singaporean cuisine, with the country consuming approximately 16 kilograms per person annually. As the number one seafood in Singapore, the local fish market and fishery ports such as Jurong Fishery Port are bustling hubs of activity, where foreign fishing vessels land their catches from across Southeast Asia. However, recent developments have caused ripples through the seafood industry—most notably, a sharp increase in fresh fish prices.