More Sharks will be Protected in Sabah

More Sharks will be Protected in Sabah

As elsewhere, so in Sabah too, sharks are increasingly beleaguered, threatened as they are by overfishing and environmental factors. Yet four species of shark will soon enjoy greater protection in the state’s waters. The great hammerhead shark, the smooth hammerhead shark, the winghead shark and the oceanic whitetip shark will…

Ban all Shark Fishing in Malaysia? Yes

Ban all Shark Fishing in Malaysia? Yes

If the federal government has its way, seven species of sharks and rays may soon enjoy better protection in Malaysian waters. The seven species newly designated as endangered will include four species of hammerhead sharks, the oceanic white tip shark, the giant oceanic manta ray and the reef manta ray….

Malaysia’s ‘Shark Problem’ isn’t What you Think

Malaysia’s ‘Shark Problem’ isn’t What you Think

by SL Wong Committee Member, MNS Selangor Branch Marine SIG Question: Why did the shark cross the road? Answer: To get to the other tide! Now if only people made jokes (even bad ones) about sharks rather than be scared of them. Sharks’ bad reputation certainly doesn’t help them when…

Biorock Technology Electrifies Coral Reef Conservation

Biorock Technology Electrifies Coral Reef Conservation

A technology encouraging coral reefs to grow back faster than their normal (agonizingly slow) rate is being implemented across the world, reviving invaluable but threatened ecosystems and bringing some of them back from the dead. It’s called Biorock technology, and it boosts coral reef growth, increase reef resistance to temperature…

Restore our Awesome Reefs

Restore our Awesome Reefs

Malaysia is a worldwide hotspot for marine biodiversity.  This is thanks in large part to its coral reefs. There are at least 435 different corals and over 500 species of fish within Malaysia’s marine ecosystems.  The reefs are spread out across the shores of different islands, but some islands in…

Saving the Ocean One Reef at a Time

Saving the Ocean One Reef at a Time

Coral reef destruction, ocean acidification and illegal fishing are gripping the island of Borneo, but an insightful marine conservation outfit is doing everything it can to reverse the damage. The Tropical Research and Conservation Center (TRACC) is a nonprofit organization based in Sabah, Malaysia on the island of Borneo.  Running…