Project Pulih

Today is which calls for action to raise awareness on the critically important marine ecosystem - coral reefs!

One of our own in , Affendi Yang Amri together with Sebastian Szereday of Coralku and Alvin Chelliah of Reef Check Malaysia spoke about the many facades of coral reef restoration in Malaysia - the good, the bad and the ugly on BFM Earth Matters podcast.

Affendi highlighted that reef restoration can be a "double-edged sword" -- when not done correctly and with the right intentions, it can do more damage or can be misused. Sebastian also raised to need to have scientific understanding of the reef site prior to starting reef restoration efforts. Alvin noted the importance of engaging with local communities to ensure a successful and sustainable reef restoration effort.
All of them unanimously agreed that preservation of coral reefs should be prioritized as restoration efforts are seen as a last resort.

Have a listen to the full podcast on BFM Earth Matters
👉 https://www.bfm.my/podcast/bigger-picture/earth-matters/coral-reef-restoration-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly

Which is your favorite coral reef that you've ever visited, or is there a reef story you wanna tell? Tell us in the comments!