REEF CHECK MALAYSIA

 

Saving Our Marine Ecosystems

Coral reefs, seagrass and mangroves are ecologically important and economically valuable marine ecosystems. These 3 marine ecosystems are connected ecologically. The health of one impacting the health of the others and that is why it is important to protect and preserve these marine ecosystems.

Our Core Programs

Ecoaction

We train EcoDivers and conduct annual Reef Check surveys on coral reefs.

Science

We strive towards improving our understanding of coral reef science.

Advocacy

We raise awareness of the importance of marine ecosystems and how to protect them.

Marine Management

We work to involve local communities in the management and conservation of their island’s resources

In 2024, we have successfully achieved the following:

Reef Check surveys done

Coral fragments rescued and planted

kgs of waste collected from our waste management programs

New Community Marine Conservation Groups (CMCGs) established

Where We Work

We actively work with the community on 5 islands in Malaysia and have also expanded to the South of Johor.

Our Annual Reef Check Survey Sites

We conduct our annual Reef Check surveys at over 300 locations in Malaysia with the help of volunteer EcoDivers. We now have over 15 years of data on the health of Malaysia’s coral reefs.

ADOPT SEKARANG

Adopt seKarang and support our reefs from where you are.

The ocean produces half of the oxygen we breathe. Our coral reefs support diverse ecosystems, protect coastlines from storms, and provide us with food, jobs, cures for illnesses, and recreation.

Choose to adopt A Fragment of Life or A Shape of Hope in Redang Island or Semporna, and support our coral reefs so they may thrive.

With a minimum donation of RM200, your contribution will help us rehabilitate degraded coral reef areas and support their maintenance. You’ll also receive an e-certificate, a shout-out on social media, and quarterly photo updates for a year.

To adopt seKarang, scan the QR code below, fill in the form, and our team will assist you.