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Sabah, Borneo
contains some of the most biodiverse ecosystems on the planet, yet these
habitats are in severe danger of destruction and degradation due to human
activity. There is, therefore, an urgent need to conserve these natural
treasures for the enjoyment of future generations. At Aquatica, our main
aim is to reveal the beauty of such ecosystems and promote conservation
through raised awareness of environmental issues.
Read on to find out how the ecosystems of Sabah are threatened and how
you can help by being more environmentally friendly.
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| Coral
reefs are being lost faster than the rainforest. |
Staff
from Aquatica have been concerned about Coral reef decline for many years.
We have studied in many places to gather information which shows that Reefs
in Sabah are being seriously degraded, mainly by blast fishing, cyanide
fishing and reef trawling. Pollution, landfill and erosion from logging
or land clearing are locally very destructive. Obviously individual species
are suffering: Sharks from the shark fin soup trade, many large edible fish
from the live fish food trade, and Turtles : to name just a few.
Unfortunately this is a global problem, according to data analysed in 2007,
coral reefs are being lost faster than the rainforest. Read
the press summary – read
the article
You can help! We all need to do something
to save the Planet. |
| Aquatica
Seafood Choice |
Sabah;
a seafood paradise.This is one of Sabah's main attractions. Thus the demand
for seafood increases each year leading to an alarming case of overfishing.Reef
fish such as the Humphead wrasse are being dangerously overfished
Sabah is a hotspot for marine biodiversity, come and help us conserve
this heritage by making smarter seafood choices.
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| 2008:
International Year of the Reef |
IYOR was a global
effort to increase awareness and understanding about coral reefs, and support
related conservation, research and management efforts
Click here for more info
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