About this Event
Founded and established by Mr. in 2017, ACE®️ aims to support Singapore’s food security goal through sustainable fish farming. This led to the construction of Eco-Ark®️, the world's first purpose built closed containment floating fish farm, in November 2019, just a few kilometres off of Changi Village.
SFSS is arranging for a visit to the ACE®️ Floating Fish Farm, namely ACE Eco-Ark and ACE Eco-Spark. These two floating structures are next to each other and connected by a linkway.
Key takeaways from the visit will be:
Ø Appreciate the value of floating structures for the development of the fish farm
Ø Understand the importance of sustainability in seafood production
Ø Gain insights regarding the role of fish farming in Singaporean food politics and security
Ø Learn about the lifecycles and biology of the fishes, from hatchling to harvesting
Ø Visit the tank tunnel inside the Floating Fish Farm for an immersive experience
And, of course, fish tasting at the end of the visit!
Visit Date: 27th July 2024 (Saturday)
Schedule:
o 9am – Arrival of participants at Changi Sailing Club
o 9am to 9:30am – Safety briefing, donning life jackets and departure to the Floating Fish Farm by boat
o 10am – Arrival at Floating Fish Farm and commencement of visit
o 11:30m – Departure from Fish Farm by boat to Changi Sailing Club
o 12pm – Fish tasting session
Additional Information:
The visit will involve climbing steep ladders and a fair bit of walking in a potentially wet environment, therefore please wear suitable non-slip covered shoes. Headcover with proper strapping and suitable clothes would be recommended for protection from the environment. Do have light meals before the tour with a bottle of water for sustenance.
Minors need to be at least 12 years of age and have to be accompanied by an adult.
Fee for the visit:
SFSS Members: SGD 30
Guests: SGD 50
Participants will be offered a discount of 10% for purchase of fish at the farm.
(Learn more about SFSS membership at: https://floatingsolutions.org/membership/ )
Registration:
Via Eventbrite
Registration deadline: 25 July 2024
Further questions:
Organised by SFSS, with friendly support from the National University of Singapore (NUS) and the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT)
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Changi Sailing Club, 32 Netheravon Road, Singapore, Singapore
SGD 30.00 to SGD 50.00