The Ministry of Environment and Climate Affairs (MECA) in Oman has resumed its "Clean Seas" initiative by carrying out coral reef cleaning campaigns in Damaniyat Island Reserves. This campaign was launched by the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) to involve various sectors in the field of environmental protection.

The campaign "Sea Without Waste" was organized in Suwaiq and Khaboura by the ministry, with active participation from various government and private agencies, diving teams, and volunteer teams. As part of this drive, fishing nets that were stuck on coral reefs in Damaniyat Island Reserves were cleared. This was done in participation with the Undersecretaries of the Ministry of Environment and Climate Affairs, the crew of Oman Aquarium Company and a number of volunteers.

The campaign aims at instilling a culture of sustainable environment by preserving the marine environment of the wildlife, and spreading environmental awareness among society and involving them in the national plan to reduce damage to the marine environment.

Courtesy: Times of Oman