Under the operation’s environment management plan, the Environment Department has been busy ‘gardening’ underwater to propagate corals on the eastern side of the island, to ensure the growth of healthy coral colonies - a natural habitat for fish and other marine species.
According to Fisheries Officer Eric Casper, recycled materials from the mine is used including wires and cement to build coral cookies and tables, which are then placed on the sea floor.
The project began in late 2018 and the team have already relocated cookies to areas in need of new coral gardens.
