Coral Rehabilitation Programme
The National Centre for Coastal Research (NCCR) has proposed for dropping ‘melted plastic rocks or slabs’ on the seabed for growing coral reefs and address the problem of disposal of plastic waste. This has drawn criticism from the Gulf of Mannar (GoM) Marine National Park, which has been implementing coral rehabilitation programme since 2002.
Cause of Concern
- May Destroy Coral Reefs: Apprehensions are regarding the idea that the NCCR’s ‘innovative idea’ for the growth of marine organisms like algae for coral reefs building would destroy the existing coral reef colonies, and opposed use of the GoM region for field tests.
- Plastic ....
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