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Merambong seagrass bed playground for marine life

By MOHD FARHAAN SHAH
Underwater meadow: The Merambong shoal seagrass along the Johor Straits is more than 26ha in size. — THOMAS YONG/The Star

Dugong, seahorse among species thriving at growing site, dispelling fear of nearby development’s impact

MEASURING 26.3ha between Johor and Singapore and located along the Johor Straits near Gelang Patah, the Merambong shoal seagrass bed is the largest in Peninsular Malaysia.

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