LIPI seeks coral reef ambassadors

LIPI seeks coral reef ambassadors

JAKARTA: The Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI) is
seeking a pair of school-age children from each province to be
trained as ambassadors with the mission to promote coral reef
protection among children.

"As ambassadors, the chosen pairs will be assigned to campaign
for the protection of coral reefs, which have been under threat
in several provinces," Oemi Atiyah said in a press release here
on Friday.

She said the selection was still under way.

Contenders must be aged between 11 and 14, have performed well
in their studies and have some knowledge of the marine
environment.

Oemi said the winners would be announced immediately and be
invited to Jakarta to exchange their experiences of marine
conservation and coral reef protection. -- Antara