Dubai's Nakheel plans to construct artificial reefs

28 November 2011: Property developer Nakheel is planning to build 500 artificial reefs off the coast of the Dubai to help develop marine life and sustain the emirate's fishing industry. Construction on the project, which is being built in consultation with Emirates Marine Environmental Group (EMEG), will begin in the next three months and last about a year, the state-owned firm said. The 500 artificial reefs will be built in and around Nakheel's various developments, such as the Palm Jumeirah, the World and the Palm Jebel Ali, and will be open for public use and fishing.

Source: Ameinfo