Seas Today Ep. 7: Exposing Fish Fraud in the Food Chain

Seas Today Ep. 7: Exposing Fish Fraud in the Food Chain

Ever wondered if that 'wild-caught' salmon on your plate is really what it claims to be? In our Season Finale of Seas Today, we'll be fishing for the truth! Join us as we cast our investigative net wide and uncover the slippery world of fish fraud, with some jaw-dropping tales that will leave you hooked. Our special guest for this episode is Sean Neo (Yale NUS ‘22), a Life Sciences graduate with an interest in wildlife forensics. As part of his academic journey, he worked on several investigations involving DNA barcoding, one of which was an independent project looking into the extent of seafood mislabeling in Singapore. Don't miss out on this thrilling episode that will leave you questioning what's really on your plate.

Blind Diving: Barracuda Point

Explore Barracuda Point in Sipadan — Malaysia’s only oceanic island, and dive with thousands of barracudas. Inspired by the true account of a diver. This series is created by Artwave Studio, in collaboration with the Coastal Natives community.

Seas Today Ep. 6: Life on Our Seawalls

Ever walked along some of Singapore’s coastlines and noticed tiles on our seawalls? With most of Singapore’s natural shorelines transformed into man-made structures, many of us remain unaware of the creatures that make these shores their home. In this episode of Seas Today, we’ll talk about the mostly hidden, but ecologically important biodiversity-enhancing tiles, as well as what they can do for our native flora and fauna! We’re privileged to have associate professor Dr Peter Todd to chat with us about the intersection of marine science and innovation, as well as the process of designing novel experiments to assist an environment in its recovery.

Seas Today Ep. 5: Saving the Iconic Thresher Sharks

To celebrate shark week, in this episode of Seas Today, we’re expanding into the Southeast Asian region and speaking to Rafid Shidqi, co-founder of Thresher Shark Indonesia. With strong interests in shark and ray conservation, Rafid began his journey with the Indonesian Manta Project, before dedicating his work to protecting thresher sharks. Collaborating with local communities, Rafid and his team develop long-term solutions that respect the rights of local livelihoods, while protecting the endangered shark species. During this casual evening chat, we’ll learn more about these fascinating creatures who have roamed (or swam) our planet longer than the dinosaurs have, as well as what Thresher Shark Indonesia and the rest of us can do to protect them.

Blind Diving: Pulau Hantu Night Dive

Originally created for individuals with vision loss in mind, Blind Diving is a celebration of the ocean and aims to immerse listeners of all ages in thrilling ocean adventures. Inspired by true accounts, explore dive sites around the region and join us in encountering wonderful marine life. Each episode ends with a conservation message that we hope educates our audience about the plight of the ocean. This series is created by Artwave Studio, in collaboration with the Coastal Natives community.