Over 50 volunteers, mainly local islanders, recently carried out a marine conservation initiative at Selakan Island in Sabah.
From Oct 12 to Oct 22, they deployed a total of 290 reef stars along with over 4,200 coral fragments.
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From Oct 12 to Oct 22, they deployed a total of 290 reef stars along with over 4,200 coral fragments.
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00:00 [CHILDREN PLAYING]
00:03 Over 50 volunteers, mainly local islanders,
00:06 recently carried out a marine conservation initiative
00:09 at Selakan Island in Sabah.
00:11 From October 12 to October 22, they
00:14 deployed a total of 290 reef stars,
00:17 along with over 4,200 coral fragments.
00:21 [MUSIC PLAYING]
00:25 Reef Check Malaysia program manager, Azmin Fattah,
00:28 said although Selakan Island and its community
00:31 boast a rich history, culture, and marine biodiversity,
00:34 yet they face the challenge of coral degration,
00:38 excavated by various factors, including the lingering impact
00:41 of historical fish bombing.
00:43 He said the work by the Selakan group
00:46 was not only important to safeguard
00:48 their cultural and environmental heritage,
00:51 mainly the precious coral reefs, but also a uniting factor
00:54 for marine conservation.
00:56 [WATER SPLASHING]
01:01 Organized by Reef Check Malaysia and Sabah Parks,
01:04 the program was part of the community-based coral
01:07 restoration and conservation program
01:09 within the Tun Sakaran Marine Park.
01:12 In addition to the deployment of 290 reef stars,
01:16 Reef Check Malaysia and Sabah Parks
01:18 conducted a wellness session for the children of Selakan Island
01:22 on the role of reefs in marine ecosystems.
01:25 The 10-day program was part of a two-year collaborative project
01:29 between Reef Check Malaysia and Sabah Parks
01:32 with the support of several partners.
01:35 The next phase will see the installation
01:37 of an additional 200 reef stars in partnership
01:40 with the local community.
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