By Chen Sue Yee | Programme Manager
Recently Reef Check Malaysia conducted baseline assessment of coral reef at Pulau Rhu. Pulau Rhu has fringing reefs and is a moderately popular tourism destination, due to its proximity to the mainland and Kuala Besut. The island has no protected status and is a popular fishing ground for local small scale, artisanal fishermen who lay nets and fish traps close to the island.
Terengganu State Parks is considering gazetting the island as a protected area, covering both the island itself and the waters around the island. As a result, Reef Check Malaysia was requested to conduct a programme of surveys to:
- Assess the health of coral reefs around the island
- Document the reefs
- Provide inputs to the process of establishing a protected area at the island.
It is found that the reefs are in fair condition and the island has high conservation value. This survey programme is part of a long process involved in gazetting the island. An extensive and multiple consultations with existing users to allow them to express their attitudes and opinions on gazettement, and to identify conflicts and attempt to find solutions will be conducted.
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