Star Foundation funds initiative to train youths, protect coral reefs off Mersing

Reef Check Malaysia aims to enhance the local community’s skills in managing marine resources in the 13 islands off Mersing.

Reef Check Malaysia’s (RCM) Cintai Mersing team has begun training future conservation leaders among youth living on islands off Johor’s east coast.

The team, one of six created by the non-governmental organisation, aims to enhance the local community’s skills in managing marine resources in the 13 islands off Mersing.