World

Singapore launches project to restore 100,000 corals

Singapore on December 10 launched a project to restore 100,000 corals, starting with the cultivation of coral fragments in six specialised tanks on St. John's Island off the southern coast.

Nguyễn Bích Hường
The nubbins of the staghorn coral at St John’s Island coral culture facility on December 10. (Photo: straitstimes.com)
The nubbins of the staghorn coral at St John’s Island coral culture facility on December 10. (Photo: straitstimes.com)

Singapore (VNA) – Singapore on December 10 launched a project to restore 100,000 corals, starting with the cultivation of coral fragments in six specialised tanks on St. John's Island off the southern coast.

These tanks, capable of holding up to 3,600 coral fragments, or nubbins, will produce up to 10,000 corals annually. Over the next decade and beyond, the matured corals will be transplanted onto degraded reefs and vacant seabeds to establish new reef ecosystems.

The project will soon involve public participation, with members trained to grow and maintain the corals, according to the local newspaper The Straits Times.

Singapore's coral reefs are home to 250 species of hard corals and a wealth of marine life. The coral reefs have suffered significant degradation over the years./.

source
#Singapore #corals #coral reefs #environment Singapore
Follow VietnamPlus

Related News

See more

nearly 4,000 Korean companies are currently operating in the 10 member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). (Illustrative photo: vietnamtimes.org.vn)

RoK to seek closer ties with ASEAN

The Republic of Korea (RoK) will make efforts to expand economic exchanges and cooperation with Southeast Asian countries to address anticipated changes in the global trade environment after the new US administration signaled plans to implement protectionist measures, according to its Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy.

Former Indonesian President Joko Widodo and his successor Prabowo Subianto inspect the progress of the new capital project Nusantara on Aug. 12, 2024. (Photo: Jakarta Globe)

Indonesia approves budget for new capital’s next development phase

The Indonesian government has allocated 48.8 trillion IDR (2.99 billion USD) for the second phase of developing Nusantara, Indonesia's new capital, for the 2025-2029 period. This represents a notable decrease from the 89 trillion IDR set aside for the first phase in 2022-2024.

In the past four elections, the time between the committee’s formation and polling day has ranged from four to 11 months. (Photo: Straits Times)

Singapore prepares for general election

A committee reviewing Singapore’s electoral boundaries was established by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, the Elections Department (ELD) said on January 22.

Head of the National Narcotics Agency of Indonesia (BNN) Marthinus Hukom (Photo: antaranews.com)

Indonesia prioritises drugs combat

Head of the National Narcotics Agency of Indonesia (BNN) Marthinus Hukom stated on January 22 that Prabowo Subianto is the first President to make drugs combat one of the country’s priority programmes, as outlined in the Asta Cita mission.

Officers measure emissions from a pickup truck at a checkpoint set up in front of Chatuchak Park on Phahon Yothin Road in Bangkok in January 2024. (Photo: Bangkokpost)

Thai cabinet approves carbon tax to curb emissions

The Thai cabinet approved a carbon tax of 200 THB (5.9 USD) per tonne of carbon emissions on January 21, as part of the country’s strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, according to Deputy Finance Minister Paopoom Rojanasakul.