WWF PROJECT

The Tun-Mustapha-Park  –
Marine and Coastal Protection in Malaysia

This project aims to eliminate blast or dynamite fishing in northern Borneo (Malaysia).

Coral Reef Before and After a Fish Bomb Attack

Marine and coastal protection

The WWF project, in collaboration with the Tun Mustapha Park (TMP) and the local committee – com­po­sed of members of government organisations (the Coast Guard, the Maritime Police, the Ministry of Fisheries), environmental asso­cia­tions and representatives of local communities – aims to eliminate blast or dynamite fishing in north­ern Borneo (Malaysia). This is a common practice that involves the use of explosives to stun or kill schools of fish for easy collection. The project is part of a larger one that aims to protect marine bio­di­versity in the Semporna and Tun Mustapha Park areas and support the local population by empowering them to preserve existing re­sour­ces. The project started in 2018 and will end in 2021.

  WWF diver at the work of sensor monitoring

WWF diver at the work of sensor monitoring

Installed Blast Detector in Malaysia

Sensor for blast detection and monitoring

Corals in Thun-Mustapha Park

Corals in Thun-Mustapha Park (Sabah)

Carried out with

WWF Switzerland

PROJECT TIME

2019-2021

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