Young islanders learn to preserve, appreciate coral reefs in Semporna

A young diver learning how to assess coral reefs during the training. (Photo by Adzmin Fatta)

KOTA KINABALU: Young people from islands off Sabah’s east coast Semporna district not only learned to restore coral reefs but also the value of marine life to the ocean ecosystem.

Some 30 people, aged between 16 and 30 years old, hailing from the islands of Larapan and Mabul took part in a three-day training course organised by marine conservation NGO, Reef Check Malaysia.