Mangrove `Protectors’
May 14, 2007
MUAR: More than 2,000 fishermen living along Johor’s west coast have pledged to become the eyes and ears of the authorities to check the illegal harvesting of mangrove trees.
Parit Jawa Fishermen’s Association chairman Ser Boon Huat said the fishermen had a vested interest in curbing harvesting of the trees in rivers and islands as they were the nurseries for shrimp and fish.
“The mangrove is our rice bowl and the state government has pledged to protect them.”
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