Climate Action Malaysia Project #37985

Protect Coral Reefs in Malaysia

by Reef Check Malaysia

Project Report | Jan 12, 2021
Controlling Crown-of-Thorns Population on Tioman

By Chen Sue Yee | Programme Manager

We have been quiet due to the monsoon season which brings a lot of rain and rough sea conditions that hamper us from getting our works done. However, we managed to conduct Crown-of-Thorns removal during a short window when the weather was slightly calmer.

Reef Check Malaysia, together with Tioman Marine Conservation Group and FDiver’s staff and guest removed a total 140 Crown-of-Thorns last week. We conducted 3 dives, 2 at Renggis Island and 1 at Pirate Reef.

Crown-of-Thorns have never been a problem in Tioman until last year when the population increased drastically, above what a healthy reef can support. Since then we have been actively monitoring and controlling the outbreak.

Thank you to FDiver for providing the logistics.

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