DIVING operators in Miri are not amused over a statement that “human factors” have contributed to coral-bleaching near Miri and Similajau.
“What human factors are they talking about?” asked James Wan, owner of Planet Borneo, a popular travel agent in Miri, which organises diving activities.
James was reacting to a report by a group of eco-minded divers who reported their findings to the Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) after monitoring the area voluntarily for the last two years.
According to the group, coral reefs near Miri and Similajau are suffering significant coral-bleaching due to environmental and human factors.
James told StarMetro that diving was a niche market product and that divers were required to have a permit before they could pursue this underwater hobby.
“At its peak we have about 300 divers coming to Miri in a year. Otherwise, on average we have only 200 divers a year.
“If it’s true that Miri is a popular mass diving sites I will be laughing all the way to the bank by now,” he said.
“What human factors are they talking about?” asked James Wan, owner of Planet Borneo, a popular travel agent in Miri, which organises diving activities.
James was reacting to a report by a group of eco-minded divers who reported their findings to the Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) after monitoring the area voluntarily for the last two years.
According to the group, coral reefs near Miri and Similajau are suffering significant coral-bleaching due to environmental and human factors.
James told StarMetro that diving was a niche market product and that divers were required to have a permit before they could pursue this underwater hobby.
“At its peak we have about 300 divers coming to Miri in a year. Otherwise, on average we have only 200 divers a year.
“If it’s true that Miri is a popular mass diving sites I will be laughing all the way to the bank by now,” he said.
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