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130kg Of Seafood Seized In Sabah Crackdown On Fish Bombing
Around 134kg of fish, believed to have been caught using explosives, was seized from a market in Sabah’s Kunak district during a three-day operation.
Fish Bombing Still Rampant And Must Be Tackled Says Sabah Minister
More serious action is needed to tackle fish bombing in Sabah Semporna, says state Tourism, Culture and Environment minister Datuk Christina Liew.
Fish Bombers In Semporna Get Away, But Boats Seized By Authorities
The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) has seized four boats believed to be involved in fish-bombing activities off Sabah’s east coast Semporna district.
MMEA Seizes Boat, Fish Bombs In Semporna Waters
Authorities have seized a boat used for fish-bombing activities near Pulau Omadal in Semporna waters.
Stop Fish Bombing Organisation To Focus On Coral Restoration With Public Participation
KOTA KINABALU: A non-governmental organisation aims to involve the public in coral restoration efforts, especially for areas that have been affected by fish bombing.
Losing The Battle To Plastic In Semporna
One blast can irreversibly destroy precious parts of her – the foundational coral reef itself, that are critically important economic contributors to the State.
Bomb Detection Devices Help Conservationists Curb Fish Bombing In Semporna
Fish bombing activities in one of Sabah’s diving havens of Semporna have reduced significantly over the past three years, thanks to real-time bomb-detecting devices.
Community Action For Fish-Bomb-Free Semporna Seas
A new and innovative four-year programme, funded by the European Union and led by the Semporna Islands Project and WWF-Malaysia, was launched during a collaborative and productive stakeholder workshop held in Semporna on May 9–10.
Beyond The Bombs: A Holistic Approach To Stopping Fish Bombing
Now that our Integrated Reef Protection System has us on the path to a technological solution, we have begun to turn our focus on to a more holistic approach.
Fish Bombing Makes Post-Covid Return Off Sabah Waters
After two years of pandemic-induced silence, the sounds of blasts and explosions are back in the turquoise waters around Sabah.
Sabah Dive Instructor Gives First Hand Account Of Blast Fishing
Julius Canahap, PADI Scuba Instructor and former dive student of SFB MY director Terence Lim, posted a first hand account of the blast that he heard near Sibuan Island in Tun Sakaran Marine Park.
COVID-19 Effect On The Local Communities Of The Islands In Sabah
The Enhance Control Movement Order by the local authorities have had a significant effect to the island communities that need to go out to fish daily to feed their families.