In Sabah, The Fish Bombing Goes On

MALAYSIA’S rich marine biodiversity is a significant contributor to the economy through the fishing and tourism industries.

However, our marine ecosystem is facing a number of threats, particularly ocean acidification and fish bombing.Driven by the absorption of excess carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, acidification prevents the growth of shell-forming organisms like corals and molluscs.

This disrupts the marine food chain and ultimately leads to a decline in fish population, which will affect coastal communities and small businesses engaged in the fisheries industry.

The practice of fish bombing is also destroying our marine habitats. Between June 2014 and February 2020, 2,832 blasts, which destroyed vital fish habitats, were recorded.

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