KOTA KINABALU: Thirty-six volunteer divers braved strong winds and choppy seas to retrieve trash in an underwater clean-up at the Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park, some 3km from here.
And not only did the divers collect some 105kg of rubbish consisting primarily of plastic bottles and packaging, they also freed marine life stuck in illegal fish traps.
“During the removal, three batfish trapped within the illicit apparatus were released back into the ocean,” MRF conservation officer Brittany Chang said on Thursday .“Their liberation serves as a symbol of hope and stresses the importance of dismantling such traps to protect marine life. “Armed with determination and a shared love for the ocean, they accomplished remarkable results,” she added.
The event was held in collaboration with agencies such as Sabah Parks, Kota Kinabalu City Hall and local group Sabah Dive Rangers.“We extend our heartfelt thanks to Sabah Parks for its invaluable support and the participation of its own diving team, SParks,” Chang added.“DBKK's... support and collaboration have been pivotal in ensuring proper disposal of the collected debris,” she said.
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