20 artificial reefs in Jugra waters

From: New Straits Times | Date: December 11, 2006| Author: Sonia Ramachandran | Copyright information


New Straits Times

12-11-2006

20 artificial reefs in Jugra waters
Byline: Sonia Ramachandran
Edition: Main/Lifestyle
Section: Main Section

BANTING: It was a sight to behold.

Twenty massive concrete structures, more than three storeys high and weighing over 160 tonnes, were lowered into the sea at Jugra, in Kuala Langat yesterday.
The structures, which will serve as artificial reefs, were lowered 3.2km off the Pantai Kelanang Fishermen...

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