Saving coral reefs via citizen science

KUALA LUMPUR: Growing up in the Semporna islands, Marliana Saidun knew very little about the sea because women don’t go out to fish as men do.

That changed when she joined the Larapan Marine Conservation Group in Semporna, set up by Reef Check Malaysia , in 2022.

Marliana is one of the many who have joined community groups that Reef Check, a marine conservation NGO, set up to include local islanders in preserving Malaysia's beautiful coral reefs. “Our core rehabilitation methodology involves local communities. You don’t need a marine biologist degree. It is more citizen science.

“We take coral fragments that have been recently damaged, either by a storm or an unsuspecting tourist, and try to rescue them. Helping hand: A member from the Redang Marine Conservation Group removing ghost nets that can trap and starve marine animals to death.According to Ng, Reef Check monitors over 300 sites every year with the help of over 1,000 eco-divers.She said the divers first lay a 100m transect tape before using an underwater slate to count the indicator species like types of sea creatures and corals.

“Once we get the report, we'll work with the local islanders," she said, adding that these ghost nets could entangle and kill marine animals."These starfish are coral predators and eat healthy corals.

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

staronline /  🏆 4. in MY

Reef Check Malaysia Marine Conservation Theresa Ng

Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Michelin Guide Kuala Lumpur and Penang 2025: 10 new restaurants added to the Michelin SelectionKUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 — In today’s Michelin award ceremony, a total of 10 new restaurants joined the ranks of Michelin Selected. Out of this, four are from KL and six from...
Read more »

[Photos] SMOOTH NIGHTS: Where Hong Kong Meets Kuala LumpurZhongshan Building gets the Wong Kar-wai treatment as Carlsberg turns KL's historic landmark into a neon-soaked playground for the cool kids.
Read more »

Vietjet launches Hanoi-Kuala Lumpur route, aims to boost Asean connectivity(Reuters) - Paris St Germain maintained their unbeaten record in Ligue 1 with a 3-0 win over Toulouse on Friday, but coach Luis Enrique is wary of his side's level ahead of next week's Champions League clash with Bayern Munich.
Read more »

Over 200,000 Visitors Attend Madani Government Programme in Kuala LumpurThe Two Years of Madani Government Programme (2TM) and the 2024 National Convention on Public Service Reform drew a large crowd in Kuala Lumpur. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim also visited the event and interacted with the attendees.
Read more »

AirAsia founder plots low-cost Dubai-like hub in Bangkok, Kuala LumpurWASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday proposed to fine Chinese-based video doorbell manufacturer Eken nearly $735,000 for providing false information and after security concerns were raised.
Read more »

Madani government’s second anniversary event now at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, says FahmiPUTRAJAYA, Nov 8 — The location of the Madani government’s second anniversary celebration scheduled for November 22-24 has been changed to Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre...
Read more »