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‘Everything Is Destroyed’: Dynamite Use Sends Shockwaves Through Fishing Industries
Using explosives is illegal, wasteful and devastating to marine life and people’s livelihoods. Yet in Sri Lanka and around the world it’s thriving as a quick and easy route to a lucrative haul
Five Fish Bombing Suspects Detained In KK
Five fishermen were detained by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) for fish bombing near Pulau Mengalum on Wednesday.
Sabah's First NATURE Gathering
Sabah's First NATURE Gathering took place recently at the Hotel Lab FPEP, Universiti Malaysia Sabah.
2 Fishers Hurt In Dynamite Blast In Quezon
Two brothers engaged in dynamite fishing were injured in an accidental explosion Wednesday in Polillo town in Quezon province.
Sabah Collaborates With NGO For Fish Bomb-Free Initiative
An initiative called "Fish Bomb-Free Sabah" will see the two non-governmental organisations – Blu Hope and Stop Fish Bombing Malaysia – collaborating with state Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Industry Ministry (Maffi) in efforts to conserve marine ecosystems in Sabah.
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.
Fish-Bombing: Nine Held Off Manukan
Marine police arrested nine Filipinos for suspected fish-bombing in the waters off the western coast of Pulau Manukan.
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.
Govt To Tighten Noose On Blast Fishers
THE Minister for Livestock and Fisheries, Abdallah Ulega has warned fishermen using dynamites to stop the illegal fishing method for it constitutes major threat to small-scale fisheries through degradation of reefs and other critical habitats for fish.
Unmasking The Truth: A Voyage To Timor-Leste
Our dynamic Director for SFB Malaysia, Terence Lim, recently embarked on a vital journey to the beautiful nation of Timor-Leste.
Illegal ‘Blast Fishing’ To Blame For Rise In Shark Sightings, Says Lebanese Marine Expert
An illegal fishing method that uses explosives is being blamed for the rising numbers of sharks off the coast of Lebanon, amid social media panic about sightings and possible attacks.
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.