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Fish flocking to reef balls
Thursday, 21 February 2008
An experiment aimed at encouraging the growth of coral, and attracting and promoting fish and marine life in Barbados' coastal waters is said to be reaping resounding success.

The Barbados Marine Trust says 30 reef balls which were placed in 40 feet of water off the Hastings coast in 2004 are working.

The hollow concrete balls, which are six feet high and six feet wide, are said to not only encourage coral grow, but also provide an excellent environment for fish to live and breed.

Board member of the Trust, David Gill, says as a result of the experiment, an area which once had little marine life is now very active.

Mr. Gill says the reef ball project is to be extended to Oistins Bay thanks to funding from the United Nations Development Fund.
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