Sarwono laments loss of reefs

Sarwono laments loss of reefs

BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: State Minister of the Environment
Sarwono Kusumaatmadja tried to draw attention this weekend to the
loss of precious coral reefs off Lampung, where the damage is
largely being caused by fishermen using explosives.

During a visit to the port this weekend, Sarwono called on all
parties in the province to take immediate steps to protect the
environment, including marine resources, in the waters off
Lampung.

He noted that manufacturing industries are also discharging
their waste into the sea.

Sarwono said the situation in Lampung is not as bad as the one
found in the bay off Jakarta.

He praised the Hanura Sea Cultivation Center in South Lampung
for the successful efforts in breeding various marine life such
as kerapu, kima, Napoleon, white kakap, lobster, oysters and
others. (07)