More than 500,000 marine hatchlings released by Johor Fisheries Dept since January

Johor Agriculture, Agro-Based Industry and Rural Development Committee chairman Datuk Zahari Sarip (right), together with Local Basic Sdn Bhd manager Datuk Jason Teoh Sew Hock (left) holding a young ikan siakap about to be released into the Tebrau Straits near Gelang Patah. Also present was Johor Fisheries Department director Zainudin Abd Wahab (second from left) and Kota Iskandar assemblyman Datuk Pandak Ahmad (centre, in white).

GELANG PATAH: More than 500,000 marine hatchlings worth RM1.3mil have been released into the wild by the Johor Fisheries Department since January this year as part of the state government's plan to ensure a sustainable environment in Johor.

Johor Agriculture, Agro-Based Industry and Rural Development Committee chairman Datuk Zahari Sarip said that the department has conducted 20 release initiatives for freshwater and saltwater marine life.