Sabah’s coral reefs under big threat


  • Nation
  • Monday, 16 Jul 2007

KOTA KINABALU: Large tracts of Sabah’s coral reefs have been wiped out by destructive fishing methods such as fish bombing and the use of cyanide and dragnets.  

More than 10% of coral reefs around the state have been destroyed, said Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) researcher Prof Dr Ridzwan Abdul Rahman. 

Limited time offer:
Just RM5 per month.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM5/month

Billed as RM5/month for the 1st 6 months then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In Nation

Papagomo remanded two days until May 2
Civil servants to get over 13% pay hike, says Anwar
Some employers still not complying with minimum wage order, says MTUC
King and Queen: Workers driving force of Malaysia's progress
Debit and credit cards can now be used at RapidKL stations
Promoting peace and a healthy lifestyle in the spirit of Kaamatan
Water supply firm CEO, owner held for bribery and false claims in RM3.3mil project
Dr Wee pays tribute to the country's workers on Labour Day
Police arrest five over death of baby girl in Johor
KKB by-election: Azmin unsure on Takiyuddin's absence from Perikatan ceramah

Others Also Read