A call has been made for the Sultanate to establish marine parks to ensure the restoration and protection of marine life. This will also encourage research and studies to ensure continued breeding, which aligns with Section 26 (1)(b) of the Fisheries Order 2009.
Reef Check Brunei Chairman Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Utama Dato Seri Setia Haji Awang Yahya bin Begawan Mudim Dato Paduka Haji Bakar made the appeal during the World Oceans Day celebration at the Muara Fish Landing Complex on Saturday.
Organised by Reef Check Brunei, the celebration saw Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism (MPRT) Hajah Tutiaty binti Haji Abdul Wahab attending as the guest of honour.
More details on Monday’s Borneo Bulletin