Malaysia’s Marine Awareness Month – 22 March- 22 April 2012
Malaysia, acclaimed as one of the world’s richest marine environments which includes coral atolls, fringing reefs and barrier reefs, is not only home to a unique marine ecosystem but also ranks among the very few countries in the world that provide wide ranging protection in terms of designated marine parks and marine sanctuaries celebrated by an annual Marine Awareness Month.
The Marine Ecology Research Centre (MERC) is dedicated to the preservation of the coral reefs that make Malaysia such a breathtaking destination for divers, snorkelers and nature lovers. Located on the doorstep of Tunku Abul Rahman Park, a marine protected area in Sabah (Malaysian Borneo), and nestled in the quiet Malohom Bay of Gaya Island, it is approximately a 20-minute boat ride from the mainland of Kota Kinabalu. MERC’s efforts are focused on two main projects: The Giant Clam (world’s biggest mollusks) and the Coral Reef Restoration Program whose results will be applauded during the Marine Awareness Month from 22 March to 22 April 2012.
MERC’s activities are supported by the luxury eco resorts Gayana Eco Resort and Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa located in the Tunku Abul Rahman Marine Park. Together they organise the Marine Awareness Month to celebrate conservation efforts in Malaysia. Highlights for 2012 include the attachment of 2-3 year old coral fragments grown under MERC’s supervision and the transfer of a thousand fully grown coral fragments onto selected reefs during the month.
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