Youths dive in to save Semporna Island’s coral reefs

KOTA KINABALU: An island in Sabah’s east coast Semporna district that has lost most of its corals to destructive fishing methods over the decade received a much-needed boost with a restoration initiative by a group of young people.

Spearheaded by Reef Check Malaysia, the four-day initiative that began on Sept 29 at Kulapuan Island saw over 20 participants aged between 15 and 30 from the island gain skills and knowledge in nurturing a deeper connection to their coastal ecosystem.