Ecoregions
10 Sep 2008
Conserving Nesting Site
Turtle Islands Park is situated off Sandakan and consists of three islands - Selingan, Bakkungan and Gulisaan. These islands have served as nesting grounds for the endangered Green turtle (Chelonia mydas) and critically endangered Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) for decades. Although this is still true today, nesting numbers have decreased. » Read more
03 Sep 2008
Building Capacity in Resource Management - Honorary Wildlife Warden
In recent years, there have been calls for a more active participation by the local community in natural resource management. This is an aspect of collaborative management which is an integral part of an ecosystem approach being implemented by signatories to the Convention on Biological Diversity. » Read more
31 Aug 2008
Counting the Humphead Wrasse: Towards a Revised Quota
In a continuing effort to achieve a lower quota for the number of Humphead wrasses allowed to be exported by Malaysian companies, a Non-Detrimental Finding (NDF) study was conducted from March to May this year. The study is part of a larger programme funded by TRAFFIC-Southeast Asia, and includes collaboration with Department of Fisheries Sabah, and WWF-Malaysia. » Read more
20 Aug 2008
Dive Operators Work Together to Remove COTs
Responding to a report from a local dive operator about the outbreak of Crown of Thorns (COTs) in reefs off Si Amil Island, Semporna team members Daniel and Nina headed out to investigate the situation. The invasion of COTs was apparent, with one table coral occupied by 10 individuals. » Read more
31 Jul 2008
Mabul Marine Week: Mabul Dive Operators Come Closer Together for Good of Environment
The strong competitive nature that exists amongst resort owners and dive operators on Mabul Island was put aside during Mabul Marine Week (19-26 July 2008), a week focused on protecting the marine environment. Mabul Marine Week is an up-scaled version of Mabul Marine Day, an event celebrated over the past 10 years which is the brain-child of Sipadan Water Village Resort. » Read more
31 Jul 2008
Cross-site Learning Workshop
A 3-day workshop (21-23 July 2008) involving 33 participants from Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines was held to share their experiences on the realities of the establishment and management of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) through case study presentations and open discussions. » Read more
07 Jul 2008
Malaysian International Dive Expo
The third installment of the Malaysian International Dive Expo (MIDE) was held at Putra World Trade Centre in Kuala Lumpur from 4-6 July 2008. The focus of MIDE 2008 was to gather visitors to learn about the dive industry; creating interests through the exchange of ideas, and packaging of products and services. » Read more
30 Jun 2008
Banggi Youth Club Takes the Lead
Shaping the younger generation into citizens who are conscious of the environment is the main aim of the Banggi Environmental Awareness Centre. » Read more
24 Jun 2008
Seminar on Legislations for Natural Resource Management
A seminar on legislations for natural resource management was organized on 24 June 2008 in Kudat. Five speakers were invited to talk about their respective legislations - Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency, Department of Fisheries Sabah, Sabah Wildlife Department, Sabah Parks and Marine Police Department (Kudat Branch). » Read more
08 Jun 2008
World Ocean Day
In conjunction with World Ocean Day on June 8th, our Semporna team organized a side event on Kulapuan Island, an island located new Mataking Island, where Mataking Reef Day was held. Kulapuan Island is inhabited by around 600 people, mostly Bajau. » Read more
