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How mass tourism is killing Malaysia’s coral paradise
Shahir Yaman, who heads Reef Check Malaysia's project in Tioman, 350km (218 miles) south of Redang, believes that awareness is growing. "My late father was a fisherman and didn't care about the ...
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Community rehabilitates coral reefs in Redang
REEF Check Malaysia (RCM) is working with the local community in Pulau Redang, Terengganu to rehabilitate coral reefs. The programme, implemented by its Cintai Redang team, is supported by the ...
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Coral bleaching and destruction linked to mass tourism in Malaysia
MALAYSIA: Malaysia’s coral reefs, famed for their rich marine biodiversity, are facing an escalating crisis. The combination ...
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Efforts intensify to protect Malaysia’s coral reefs
One key management response is frequent reef monitoring surveys, he added. “We have been conducting bi-weekly surveys on coral reefs at Pulau Redang in Terengganu, Pulau Tioman in Pahang ...
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How mass tourism is killing Malaysia’s coral paradise
On any given day during peak season, more than 100 boats illegally ferry tourists to the postcard-perfect island of Redang, according to marine conservationist Muhaimin Hou. That’s 1,000 people ...