Naklua fishermen, government officials and representatives from SCG Chemical Co. continued work to rebuild local marine populations with the laying of “fish houses” in Pattaya-area waters.
Former City Councilman Urit Nantasurasak and staff from the Center for Conservation of Marine and Coastal Fisheries in Rayong met fishermen in Naklua Bay Feb. 12 to organize and sink the artificial reefs made from PVC pipes.
Officials kick off another round of building artificial reefs to put in local waters.
SCG has assembled and laid more than 200 reefs as part of its “Beautiful Beach Home for Fish” project, with goals to reach the 300 mark by the end of the year.
Company executives said the houses are made from PVC left over from the production of piping. It’s safe for the environment and is conducive to coral, eventually making each unit into a small house-life reef for fish.
Increased numbers of artificial reefs will lead to greater fish populations closer to shore, aiding the local fishing community, organizers said.
