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Friday, October 16, 2009

4LAB Artificial Reef at Atimonan Bay

One again, the Masigasigs demonstrated their desire for a better and healthier environment. This time,  it is through environmental protection of our natural marine resources and preservation of our aquatic marine system.


Installed 600 meters off the coast of Atimonan Bay in Atimonan, Quezon are six AFP unit seals and the  biggest artificial reef in the Philippines of Rotary International (also the worlds biggest Rotary International Seal).

The activity, spearheaded by the Rotary Club of Atimonan, Quezon, was participated by the 4th Light Armor (Masigasig) Battalion, Southern Luzon Command, 2nd Infantry Division, 201st Infantry Brigade, 74th Infantry Battalion, 76th Infantry Battalion and the 1st Special Forces Battalion.

The members of the LGU Atimonan, Rotary Club and the fisherfolks were very thankful for the AFPs participation. At present, the site is now a favorite dive site of SCUBA divers and different types of fishes now thrives the artificial reefs as their breeding ground.


The 4LAB artificial reef before installation.

Members of the Philippine Army, with their respective commanders, members of Rotary Club of Atimonan, and the fisher folks pose before the AFP Units Seals.



The 4LAB artificial reef on its way to towing area.



Divers from Lucena City and 1SFBn slowly releasing the artificial reef to its position below water surface.
 

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