Summit aims world record for longest ghostnet cleanup

14 Jun 2023 • 8:05 PM MYT
Daily Express
Daily Express

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The highly anticipated Asia Dive Expo (ADEX) Sabah Ocean Partnership Summit is all set to undertake an ambitious endeavour that will capture the world's attention.

One of the event's highlights will be the groundbreaking attempt to set a new world record for the longest ghost net cleanup, aptly named "Ghost Net Hunters - 23 Hours” in waters off here.

ADEX Sabah is scheduled to take place from August 18 to 20 at the Sabah International Convention Center (SICC), with the ghost net cleanup to take place on Aug 20.

This exceptional initiative falls under the ADEX Sabah corporate social responsibility program, aiming to raise awareness about the urgent need to protect and conserve Sabah's precious marine environment.

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