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Fish-Bombing Activities In Lahad Datu Foiled
The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) foiled fish-bombing activities in waters off Pulau Kun Kun.
Indonesian Fishers Mount A Community-Led Fight Against Destructive Fishing
In coastal communities across Indonesia, local fishers are pushing back against destructive and illegal fishing methods by organizing into volunteer patrol groups known as Pokmaswas.
Heavier Penalties Sought For Damaging Coral Reefs
The State Government should consider increasing fines or even prison terms for those found guilty of damaging coral reefs, which are natural treasures for Sabah.
Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency Foils Fish-Bombing Activity
The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) foiled a fish-bombing activity in waters off Pulau Sakar, here, on Thursday.
MMEA Detains Two Boats
The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) detained two boats for committing various offences off the east of Kampung Pangkalan, Kunak and south of Pulau Timbun Mata.
Impose Higher Fines Or Imprisonment On Those Found Guilty Of Damaging Corals, Sabah Assemblyman Urges State Govt
The state government should consider increasing fines or even imprisonment for those found guilty of damaging coral reefs.
Scientists’ Experiment Is ‘Beacon Of Hope’ For Coral Reefs On Brink Of Global Collapse
Recordings of healthy fish are being transmitted to attract heat-tolerant larvae back to degraded reefs in the Maldives
Police Urges Labuan Bajo Coastal Residents To Not Use Fish Bombs
The Air and Water Police Unit (Satpolairud) of West Manggarai called on coastal residents of Labuan Bajo, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), to not use illegal explosives, fish bombs, and fishing gear while at sea.
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.
Man Held For Fish-Bombing
A fisherman believed to have been using explosives to catch fish was arrested at Gaya Island, a 10-minute boat ride from here.
Illegal Fishing Takes Toll On Marine Life In Quezon
The rampant illegal fishing activities in the seas off Quezon province are now taking their toll on marine species, an environmentalist group warned on Sunday.