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Artificial reefs boost restoration efforts

An artificial coral reef is being lowered down into the sea to enlarge the marine habitat off Koh Samae San in Sattahip, Chon Buri.

CHON BURI: Koh Samae San of the Royal Navy in Sattahip district marked the success of efforts to protect the marine ecological system by releasing artificial reefs to enlarge the fish habitat around the area.

Over the weekend, the public and private sectors joined hands to lay 69 units of artificial coral reef on the seabed of Koh Samae San.

The activity was part of celebrations marking the birthday of HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn on April 2. The event was chaired by the president of the Privy Council Gen Surayud Chulanont, who is also chairman of the Khao Yai Protection Foundation.

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