Pulai River

Pulai River (Malay: Sungai Pulai) is a river in Johor, Malaysia. It runs from Mount Pulai in Kulai District until Tanjung Pelepas, draining into the Tebrau Straits. At its mouth lies the single largest seagrass bed in Malaysia[2] which extents all the way to Pulau Merambong. Sungai Pulai is also a Mangrove Forest Reserve.[3] The site is under intensive studies to help managing the vast mangrove ecosystem, with assistance from UTM, and UKM, in line with the Integrated Management Plan for the sustainable use of mangroves in Johore.[4]

Pulai River
Mouth of Pulai River
Native nameSungai Pulai
Location
CountryMalaysia
StateJohor
Physical characteristics
Mouth 
  location
Tebrau Straits
  coordinates
1°20′3″N 103°32′58″E
  elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Length22 km (14 mi)
Basin features
Preservation Status
Official nameSungai Pulai
Designated31 January 2003
Reference no.1288[1]

Sungai Pulai is also one of Ramsar site, one of the few locations in the world recognized for its "Wetlands of International Importance." Ecotours are being undertaken to educate the public and as a part of promoting the ongoing conservation efforts at Sungai Pulai seagrass bed area.

See also

References

Further reading

  • Chow, Vincent K. K. (2010). Echoes of Life: Sungai Pulai and Beyond. Petaling Jaya: MPH Publishers.


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