Semporna in the east coast of Sabah may have the highest marine diversity in the world, concluded a team of 18 scientists involved in the just-concluded Semporna Marine Ecological Expedition (SMEE) 2010. Scientists from Malaysia, the Netherlands and the United States of America(USA) spent three weeks examining the reefs of Semporna, a priority conservation area [...]
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32 More Islands To Be Made Marine Parks
Thirty-two more islands and their waters in Peninsular Malaysia are to be gazetted as marine parks soon to augment the 42 similar marine parks in the whole country.
Malaysia International Dive Expo 2009 – July Scuba Event In Southeast Asia
Scuba enthusiasts will gather in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from July 3–5, 2009 for the fourth annual Malaysia International Dive Expo (MIDE). The event is the largest dive show in Malaysia. Organizers expect more than 10,000 visitors for the three-day event, which will feature approximately 155 booths and 120 exhibitors.
Beware, Shark Hunters!
Shark hunting is a very controversial issue in Asia. Perhaps even as controversial as the whale hunting in Japan, given that shark’s fin soup is a delicacy and a must-have at almost all Chinese wedding receptions in Malaysia. So, in order to eat it, someone has to catch it.
Tags: Environmental Issues, marine conservation, sabah tourism board, Shark Hunting
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