What’s the state of Malaysia’s coral reefs, and what can we do to protect them? These vibrant ecosystems are essential for marine life and coastal communities, but they face growing threats and pressure from human activity and climate change. Julian Hyde, the CEO of Reef Check Malaysia, walks us through the key findings of the Status of Coral Reefs in Malaysia 2024 report, focusing on the urgent need for sustainable management, and how protecting coral reefs is essential for Malaysia’s economy and future.



Image Credit: Reef Check Malaysia

What’s the state of Malaysia’s coral reefs, and what can we do to protect them? These vibrant ecosystems are essential for marine life and coastal communities, but they face growing threats and pressure from human activity and climate change. Julian Hyde, the CEO of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.reefcheck.org.my/">Reef Check Malaysia</a>, walks us through the key findings of the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c9c815e348cd94acf3b352e/t/679303928b7d047400a770c9/1737687994506/2024+Annual+Survey+Report.pdf">Status of Coral Reefs in Malaysia 2024</a> report, focusing on the urgent need for sustainable management, and how protecting coral reefs is essential for Malaysia’s economy and future.Image Credit: Reef Check Malaysia

Climate change, ferocious weather and ‘the haze’ are now part our everyday lives. How are our lifestyles connected to them, and what can we do about it? What does the economy have to do with it? Earth Matters engages with activists and experts to explore our changing relationship with the planet that we only borrow from our children.

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