Sarawak's reef ball project is world's longest artificial reef

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KUCHING: Sarawak's reef ball project has been recognised as the longest artificial reef in the world, says Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC).

It said the recognition came from the Reef Ball Foundation of the United States, which presented a certificate and plaque to the state Natural Resources and Urban Development Ministry on Monday.

"This recognition serves to honour the Sarawak reef ball project, which stands as a testament to the state government's leadership and unwavering commitment to sustainable practices and the protection of Sarawak's marine biodiversity," SFC said in a statement. Under phase one, 16,800 reef balls were deployed from 2018 to 2022 along a 746km stretch of Sarawak's coastal waters.

Phase two of the project, from 2023 to 2027, aims to increase fishery resources, encourage marine-based ecotourism such as scuba diving and develop a coral farming pilot project as a new economic opportunity.

 

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