Sabah's Mabul Island gets a marine biologist's protection


Earth Day, Earth Warriors: A marine biologist is making a sea of changes among Sabah's Mabul islanders to safeguard their fragile marine resources.

Its reputation as a world-class diving spot has gotten tourists flocking to Mabul Island in Sabah. The rich marine biodiversity is an underwater experience to savour, and this is made possible by the people who work tirelessly to spread marine awareness and monitor unlawful activities to help preserve this paradise.

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