Ensuring sustainability of marine resources

Johor agriculture, agro-based industry and rural development committee chairman Datuk Zahari Sarip (right) and Zainudin releasing prawn fry at Jeti Nelayan Kampung Tekam, Segamat.

MORE than a million fish fry have been released by Johor Fisheries Department within the past two years as part of efforts to ensure food sustainability.

Its director Zainudin Abd Wahab said the department had allocated RM700,000 for the release of fish fry as well as crab and prawn fry into the open sea and rivers.