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Introduction
Malaysia comprised of 13 states, 11 on the Malay Peninsula and two, Sabah and Sarawak, on the island of Borneo. The country is home to stunning coral reefs and dramatic forests. The Blue Ventures Malaysia volunteer project is located on beautiful Tioman Island, one of the world’s premier dive sites and an ecological hot spot. In fact, the coral reefs nestled in the waters of the South-East Asian counties have been found to be the most diverse coral reefs in the world. This area is known as ‘The Coral Triangle’ and supports over 600 species of reef building corals, over 3000 species of fish and contains 75% of all coral species known to science.Marine research and monitoring as well as community development programs are currently being carried out by qualified international and local Blue Ventures Malaysia staff and we are looking for volunteers to take part in our program. This is a chance to be amongst the first to volunteer on a new and exciting project, to learn from the processes that occur and to really make your mark on a brand new expedition project!
Blue Ventures Malaysia’s primary aim is to contribute to the conservation of Malaysia’s valuable ecological resources. Year round monitoring of the health of the marine environment of Pulau Tioman is carried out by volunteers though underwater reef surveys as well as hands on reef and beach clean-ups. Additional marine research is carried out by Blue Ventures Malaysia scientists, visiting scientists and local university students.
This research will be used to investigate the effects of tourists and fishing activities on fragile reef ecosystems. This research will then be made available to local people, government departments and universities with the aim of formulating strategies to improve and protect the island’s reefs and forests and improve the lives of island inhabitants.
The main focus of the work that Blue Ventures conducts in all of our expeditions is collaboration with local communities to implement strategies that aim to make marine resource use sustainable.
Read more about Blue Ventures Malaysia, including interviews with Project Coordinator Katie Yewdall, in recent editions of the Otago Daily Times, and Expatriate Lifestyle Magazine.
