Protect Coral Reefs in Malaysia

by Reef Check Malaysia
Protect Coral Reefs in Malaysia
Protect Coral Reefs in Malaysia
Protect Coral Reefs in Malaysia
Protect Coral Reefs in Malaysia
Protect Coral Reefs in Malaysia
Protect Coral Reefs in Malaysia
Protect Coral Reefs in Malaysia
Protect Coral Reefs in Malaysia
Protect Coral Reefs in Malaysia
Protect Coral Reefs in Malaysia
Protect Coral Reefs in Malaysia
Protect Coral Reefs in Malaysia
Protect Coral Reefs in Malaysia
Protect Coral Reefs in Malaysia
Protect Coral Reefs in Malaysia
Protect Coral Reefs in Malaysia
Protect Coral Reefs in Malaysia
Protect Coral Reefs in Malaysia
Protect Coral Reefs in Malaysia
Protect Coral Reefs in Malaysia
Protect Coral Reefs in Malaysia
Protect Coral Reefs in Malaysia
Protect Coral Reefs in Malaysia
Protect Coral Reefs in Malaysia
Protect Coral Reefs in Malaysia
Protect Coral Reefs in Malaysia
Protect Coral Reefs in Malaysia
Protect Coral Reefs in Malaysia

Project Report | Jun 10, 2025
Battling Ghost Nets - Threats to coral reefs

By Cynthia | Education and Public Awareness Officer

Ghost nets stuck and entangled on reefs
Ghost nets stuck and entangled on reefs

In conjuction with Coral Triangle Day a few days ago (8th June), let's dive into some facts about this very important region.The Coral Triangle day celebrates the Coral Triangle, a biodiverse marine region spannign 6 countrie: Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Timor Leste. It is home to over 600 reef-building coral species, 3,000 reef fish species, 6 out of 7 marine turtle species and also thousands of other marine life - vital in supporting marine ecosystems, local communities and global biodiversity. 

Malaysia is part of the Coral Triangle, and faces multiple threats to its marine life and ecosystems. One example is the occurences of ghost nets. Ghost nets are essentially fishing nets that are torn entagled in reefs and then left behind as they can no longer be used. These nets contribute to ocean pollution by casuing extensive social, economic and environmental impacts. They trap and entagle marine life, besides also smothering imporant ecosystems such as coral reefs and seagrass beds. 

Our Community Marine Conservation Group on Tioman Island, the Tioman Marine Conservation Group (TMCG) receives many reports of ghost net sightings around the island. They often work together with volunteers from local dive centres to remove these nets, before disposing them in a proper manner. 

It is our hope that there will be lesser reports of ghost nets in the future, and more sustainable and responsible fishing practices are adopted. 

TMCG members working together to remove the nets
TMCG members working together to remove the nets
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May 21, 2025
Beneath the Blue: Restoring Corals, Reviving Life

By Cynthia | Education and Public Awareness Officer

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By Cynthia | Education and Public Awareness Officer

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Reef Check Malaysia

Location: Kuala Lumpur, WP - Malaysia
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Project Leader:
Theresa Ng
Kuala Lumpur , Wilayah Persekutuan Malaysia
$114,774 raised of $300,000 goal
 
2,395 donations
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