Fake reefs planted at Banten Bay

Fake reefs planted at Banten Bay

SERANG, Banten: The Banten Marine and Fisheries Office has
planted at least 100 artificial coral reefs in Banten Bay waters
in a bid to restore the condition of the natural reefs.

Head of Marine and Fishery Office Fatomi Dirjosujoko said that
the project also was aimed at encouraging local people to
preserve natural coral reefs.

"Most damaged coral reefs in Indonesian waters are caused by
local people who use chemicals to catch fish and take coral
randomly," he said, adding that his office had also planted
20,000 mangrove saplings in Karangantu and Pulau Panjang coastal
areas of the province. --Antara