Progress & Updates
31 Aug 2008
Counting the Humphead Wrasse: Towards a Revised Quota
In a continuing effort to achieve a lower quota for the number of Humphead wrasses allowed to be exported by Malaysian companies, a Non-Detrimental Finding (NDF) study was conducted from March to May this year. The study is part of a larger programme funded by TRAFFIC-Southeast Asia, and includes collaboration with Department of Fisheries Sabah, and WWF-Malaysia. » Read more
20 Aug 2008
Dive Operators Work Together to Remove COTs
Responding to a report from a local dive operator about the outbreak of Crown of Thorns (COTs) in reefs off Si Amil Island, Semporna team members Daniel and Nina headed out to investigate the situation. The invasion of COTs was apparent, with one table coral occupied by 10 individuals. » Read more
31 Jul 2008
Mabul Marine Week: Mabul Dive Operators Come Closer Together for Good of Environment
The strong competitive nature that exists amongst resort owners and dive operators on Mabul Island was put aside during Mabul Marine Week (19-26 July 2008), a week focused on protecting the marine environment. Mabul Marine Week is an up-scaled version of Mabul Marine Day, an event celebrated over the past 10 years which is the brain-child of Sipadan Water Village Resort. » Read more
07 Jul 2008
Malaysian International Dive Expo
The third installment of the Malaysian International Dive Expo (MIDE) was held at Putra World Trade Centre in Kuala Lumpur from 4-6 July 2008. The focus of MIDE 2008 was to gather visitors to learn about the dive industry; creating interests through the exchange of ideas, and packaging of products and services. » Read more
08 Jun 2008
World Ocean Day
In conjunction with World Ocean Day on June 8th, our Semporna team organized a side event on Kulapuan Island, an island located new Mataking Island, where Mataking Reef Day was held. Kulapuan Island is inhabited by around 600 people, mostly Bajau. » Read more
30 Apr 2008
Mabul Island Leads the Way
With full endorsement by the District Office of Semporna as stated through the Semporna Tourism Action Council, the Mabul Clean-up Committee was formed, chaired by our very own Team Leader, Daniel Doughty. Committee members consists of tourism operators based on Mabul Island, the local PGA (police front-liners), village leaders and WWF-Malaysia’s Semporna Priority Conservation Area Project Team. » Read more
30 Apr 2008
Regatta Lepa-Lepa, Culture on Display
The Regatta Lepa-Lepa is an annual event held to highlight the Bajau community. More specifically, it highlights the age-old seafaring East Coast Bajau’s strong skills in boat craftsmanship. Held over three days this year, from 18th – 20th April, activities included the magnificent parade of the lepa boats (hand-crafted vessels, adorned with its colorful sail, known as the sambulayang), local ethnic music and dance performances, and the search for the beauty queen, Ratu Lepa. » Read more
30 Apr 2008
Towards a Common Vision for Semporna
Over 50 community leaders from islands in the region gathered with tourism industry players at Seafest Hotel in Semporna for the first time. The three day workshop, which held from 2-4 April 2008, resulted in the formulation of a vision for the Semporna Priority Conservation Area - an area recognized for its rich marine biodiversity. » Read more
29 Mar 2008
Earth Hour - Turning Off Lights in Semporna
Joining the rest of the WWF global family and communities around the world, WWF-Malaysia’s Semporna Priority Conservation Area team supported local tourism businesses – Scuba Junkie, Borneo Divers Mabul Resort, and Uncle Chang’s Sipadan Mabul Dive Lodge, Backpackers – on March 29th that jumped on board to support Earth Hour 2008. » Read more
28 Feb 2008
Understanding the People
With the completion of community surveys on the four islands of Bum Bum, Omadal, Menampilik and Denawan, and, previously-collected data from Mabul Island, collation and analysis is currently underway. » Read more
