Tanks for fish

25 expired tanks are pushed into the Gulf of Thailand to provide shelter for fish and other marine species.

Workers pushed an old tank into the Gulf of Thailand on August 9.Photo: chinanews.com

Thai News news agency quoted Colonel Sansern Kaewkamnerd - a spokesman for the Thai military - saying that 25 old tanks were taken from Bangkok to the Gulf of Thailand. People pushed them into the sea to contribute to an artificial reef. Many other organizations in Thailand are also involved in efforts to create reefs.

The idea of ​​pushing old tanks into the sea was made by the military after the Thai royal family launched a campaign to restore marine resources to increase income and quality of life for fishermen in Pattani and Narathiwat, two provinces in the region. male.

If artificial reefs form, marine animals will have a safe and long-term refuge and breeding ground. In addition, this is a good way to take advantage of old military equipment.