Reef Check Malaysia

We’ve launched an interactive map that brings years of data from 300+ reef sites to your fingertips! This new platform was made possible through The APAC Digital Transformation Program by Infoxchange. Explore here reefcheck.org.my/interactive-ma… & let us know what you think! #reefmap

More mooring buoys have been installed at key marine tourism sites in Semporna to protect coral reef ecosystems. This effort is part of our work to promote sustainable tourism on the islands. Check out the story below 🔽 nst.com.my/news/nation/20…

Listen to our CEO explaining the findings of our 2025 Reef Check surveys and how decline in reef affects our economy and food security. S9E2: "From Coral To Community" ft. Reef Check Malaysia | Julian Hyde youtu.be/6f67Hw3R-yA?si… via @YouTube

Are we still debating if sewage pollution affects reefs? I thought we are clear on this. Find out more below 🔽 #marineconservation #wastewater #sewagetreatment #coralreef #coralconservation reefcheck.org.my/wastewater-man…

Meet the CLIP 2025 Awarded Projects! Associate Prof. Tan Chun Hong from Universiti Malaysia Terengganu leads a team of researchers aiming at developing a low-cost, in situ larval restoration system deployable directly on reefs by local communities. They call it the “Larval Highway”. Coral reef ecosystems are increasingly threatened by climate change, pollution, and other human pressures, leading to widespread degradation and biodiversity loss. Conventional restoration methods, such as coral fragment transplantation, are slow, labour-intensive, and often dependent on costly ex situ infrastructure. They scale poorly in regions with limited resources, and in highly degraded sites natural recovery may take decades, if it occurs at all. To accelerate progress, scientists have turned to ex situ larval propagation, using land-based systems to fertilize and rear larvae before releasing them back into the sea. Watch the video to find out how this team of researchers will develop a coral larvae highway to accelerate coral reef recovery. This is one of sixteen (!) new projects funded under CORDAP’s CLIP 2025 program, supporting 63 researchers from 13 countries with a total investment of USD 1.5 million. Learn more about CLIP 2025 and the awarded projects: cordap.org/dipl-team-memb… ________________ Project title: Larval-Highway: A Scalable Larval Collection with Targeted Settlement System for Reef Rehabilitation Project Lead: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tan Chun Hong Co-leads: Dr. Poh Seng Chee, Dr. Mathinee Yucharoen, Putri Asma Megat Yusop Countries involved: Malaysia, Thailand Takes place: Pulau Bidong and Pulau Redang (Terengganu, Malaysia) Supporting institutions: Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (@UMT_official), Prince of Songkla University, Reef Check Malaysia (@reefcheckMY) Duration: 24 months

Listen to our CEO, Julian Hyde, talked about our Reef Check survey 2025 findings with @BFMradio #marine #marineconservation #coralconservation #foodsecurity bfm.my/content/podcas…

The results of our 2025 Reef Check surveys show that reef health is continuing to decline. We lost the equivalent of 47,250 football fields of coral last year! Why does this matter, and what can be done? Read more below. #marineconservation #coralreef reefcheck.org.my/2025-reef-chec…

Happy New Year from team Reef Check Malaysia! It was an eventful 2025 and we look forward to an even better 2026 💙🪸 reefcheck.org.my/rcm-2025-highl…

Our #KodBlue2025 event happened in Kampung Juara, Tioman this year! Together, we removed 434.5 kg of #trash and 198 Crown-of-Thorns Starfish (COTs) from harming our ocean! Join us next year at #KodBlue2026! #beachcleanup #cleanocean #staytuned youtu.be/F690mDVB8F8?si…

It’s the season of giving! ✨ Looking for a Christmas gift, birthday surprise, or a way to celebrate your wins this year? Adopt seKarang and your gift will keep on giving. 💙 Adopt seKarang here: pages.razorpay.com/adoptsekarang #gifts #Christmasgifts #seasonofgiving #adoptacoral

The residents of Tioman Island came together to discuss #climatechange adaptation strategies to protect their island and surrounding marine ecosystems. Discover how they are building resilience against the impacts of #climate change ⬇️ youtu.be/xBjhONIjEbE?si…

We are #Hiring We are looking for an Assistant Programme Manager (Redang) Salary range: RM 2800 – RM 3300 For more info on this opportunity, visit our website here: reefcheck.org.my/job-opening/ #jobs #vacancy #kerjakosong #conservation #marine

Our team in Sabah has found that the number of Crown-of-Thorns starfish (COTs) have been on the rise this year. Early figures show that 7,624 COT starfish have been removed through coordinated field operations. Read more below ⬇️⬇️ nst.com.my/news/nation/20…

Check out RCM's Annual Event 2025 - Vision 2030: The Next Five Years, where we meet our partners, funders and community for a night of sharing and networking. We look forward to the next five years! reefcheck.org.my/2025-rcm-annua…

Let's protect our ocean together! 💙🌊 Vote for us for Malaysia region: charityvote.riotgames.com

Was it the right decision to close the Mersing islands? The answer is more nuanced than a simple yes or no. Read more below ⬇ reefcheck.org.my/dilemma-of-the…

Everyone has a role to play in protecting our oceans. Read more below ⬇ thestar.com.my/lifestyle/trav…

We're nearing the year end? Where did the time go? Read more to find out what we have been up to in the past few months ⬇ reefcheck.org.my/where-did-the-…

We are #Hiring We are looking for: 1. Administration & HR Manager 2. Assistant Programme Manager (Semporna) 3. Assistant Programme Manager - Sustainability/Marine Debris 4. Accounts Assistant For more info on this opportunity, visit our website here: reefcheck.org.my/job-opening/

Bagaimana pula cara untuk mengatasi perubahan iklim? Pelajari langkah-langkah yang boleh kita ambil di bawah ⬇ Kongsikan video ini agar kita boleh bersama-sama mengatasi perubahan iklim! #climatechange #SustainableLiving #fightclimatechange youtu.be/79qIC5rpWbM