Al Mouj Muscat reinforces its commitment to sustainability with the installation of undersea bins to automatically collect rubbish
Latest sustainability project is designed to maintain and enhance the health and biodiversity of Oman’s marine ecosystem
Al Mouj Marina installed seabins, as part of its ongoing commitment to upholding the highest standards of marine cleanliness and sustainability. Strategically positioned within the marina, these bins have an approximate capacity to hold up to 750 KG of rubbish. They automatically collect harmful plastics, microplastics and even oil spills, ensuring a cleaner ocean and safer habitat for marine life.
The project aims to address the growing problem of single-use plastics, which has significant environmental, societal, economic and health issues across the world. Plastics can persist for more than 500 years, degrading into microplastics that spread through air and water, subsequently being consumed by humans and wildlife, and often entangling and killing animals.
Nasser bin Masoud Al Sheibani, CEO of Al Mouj Muscat, said: “The introduction of these undersea bins is the latest step on our continuing journey towards preserving and promoting the natural beauty of Oman’s coastlines. Following our monitoring report on the artificial reef and breakwater, implemented in partnership with the Sultanate’s Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, we’ve seen evidence of how we’ve transformed the underwater sea life. This is our way of further deepening our commitment to protecting and celebrating our ecosystem, ensuring that Al Mouj Marina remains at the forefront of marine sustainability initiatives.”
The breakwater, one of the largest in the world, stretches about two kilometres long and protects the marina from strong tides, currents and winds. Meanwhile the 40,000sqm artificial reef was installed by Haejoo in 2014, is located five kilometres east of Al Mouj Marina, between Seeb and Bausher.
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