By Theresa Ng | Programme Development Manager
A few weeks ago, we noticed a sharp increase in the population of a coral predator, Crown-of-Thorns (COT) around Tioman Island. COT feeds on corals and in the right numbers, they play an important role in keeping the ecosystem equilibrium. However, in large numbers, they are detrimental to the coral reef ecosystem.
With logistical (boats and tanks) and manpower support from Tioman Dive Centre, Moby-Tek Dive Company, and Tioman Marine Conservation Group (TMCG), we managed to elimate 80 COTs from Renggis and Pirate Reef sites. We injected the COTs with a vinegar solution that will kill them. COTs thrive when the water quality is poor.
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