After the US Army Corps of Engineers installed revetments on Ballona Creek and moved tons of earth to raise the ground above sea level, Marina del Rey was federally authorized in 1954. Some of the activities held at the sanctuary were a crocodile anatomy introduction class, baby crocodile and egg display, feeding and catching demonstration, and a petting zoo for other exotic animals.To increase trade to the Orient, commercial harbor development in the Ballona wetlands of western Los Angeles was attempted several times from 1880 to 1900, only to be destroyed by disastrous storm-fed floods. “This is the second time that MBPG has taken part in this initiative, which is in line with the international World Croc Day observed on June 17,” said Azizul. “Families that come here will not only be able to spend quality time together, but also be part of our efforts to elevate the local eco-tourism industry and research-based education. The awareness programme touched on the crocodile’s risk of extinction caused by illegal hunting, pollution and destruction of its habitat, he said. “The aim here is to provide a platform where families, especially children, can learn about conservation efforts in a fun and safe way, especially about how these types of animals are affected by their environment,” Azizul said when contacted by StarMetro. “MBPG recently hosted a World Croc Day as part of their awareness campaign to protect wildlife. “The sanctuary will hopefully be a place to protect and increase the population of the more than 100 crocodiles that have been placed there,” he said. Tiram assemblyman Azizul Bachok said the Pasir Gudang Estuarine Crocodile Sanctuary would serve as a centre of knowledge for all information regarding estuarine crocodiles in Johor. He added that the largest crocodile at the current sanctuary was 4.5m long and weighed about 480kg. “We expect to start our groundwork by the third quarter of this year, because of the crocodiles’ growing population in the Tanjung Langsat sanctuary,” he said. Azizul (left) holding a baby crocodile during his visit to the sanctuary.
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