Bahrain restores sea life
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Bahrain is expanding its Artificial Reef Project, which aims to rebuild the country’s marine life with artificial reefs in the sea. The Fisheries and Marine Resources Directorate (FMRD), in conjunction with the Municipalities and Urban Planning Affairs Ministry, is launching phase two of the project, which will deposit artificial reefs near natural reefs at depths of 15 meters.
“These structures are supposed to give fish new homes to breed in and stay safe from predators,” said FMRD director Dr Jassim Al Qaseer.
The structures will attract coral and serve as building blocks for new coral reefs, according to Dr Al Qaseer.
Results of the four-year project will be reviewed at the end of each phase. More than US$2.65ml has already been spent on restoring sea life.