There are 32 dive sites in the park.
Liew added that the relevant agencies would enhance conservation efforts for coral reefs that are threatened by climate change and human activities through coral restoration programmes.
During the presentation on coral bleaching, park researcher Elvin Michael said bleaching was detected about 10 years ago, and similar incidents have been happening more frequently here and also in Semporna.
He said this year, bleaching incidents have been detected by researchers due to rising sea surface temperatures.
He said based on continuous surveys from multidisciplinary agencies and non-governmental organisations, corals at a depth of 3m to 17m are affected by the bleaching.
However, Elvin said based on the Meteorological Department’s forecast, Sabah is expected to receive rain, and it is hoped this will reduce the sea water temperature and thus aid coral recovery.
Also present were Sabah Parks Director Dr Maklarin Lakim and park manager Kenneth Conrad Sion.
