Corral locals, students to help protect marine life

Ahmad Firdaus says MIRC hopes to raise awareness about coral reef conservation.

LOCAL awareness is critical for the protection and preservation of the marine life ecosystem at the islands off Mersing.

Mersing Island and Reef Conservation (MIRC) secretary Ahmad Firdaus Shaik Omar said the organisation was looking into educating the public about how the use of sunscreens could damage coral reefs.