SEMPORNA – After two years of pandemic-induced silence, the sounds of blasts and explosions are back in the turquoise waters around Sabah.

"Since the borders have reopened, it is getting worse," said a professional guide who only wanted to be known as John.

The islands in Tun Sakaran Marine Park are rich in marine biodiversity, but have been threatened by the return of illegal fishing activities after pandemic lockdowns were lifted in Malaysia earlier this year.

Among the most destructive activities is fish bombing, also known as blast or dynamite fishing.

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