Tag: coral reefs

Divers remove nets from reefs   A campaign to clean the coral reefs around Al Fahal Island saw the participation of more than 60 volunteers. The drive was organised by the Environment Authority, in collaboration with the Coast Guard, the Directorate-General of Civil Defence and Ambulance, and in partnership with Divers Planet Diving Center. The Authority conducts underwater cleanups annually to protect coral reefs and the marine ecosystem. 'We have an annual programme for Muscat. Earlier, we conducted underwater and beach cleanups in Qurayat. This time, we carried out cleanups at Al Fahal Island and Athaiba Reef. These areas are often affected by abandoned fishing nets,' said Yahya al Hooti, Marine Environmental Specialist at the Environment Authority. 'We found two ...