Divers mark National Day with conservation message off Sabah waters
KOTA KINABALU: A group of divers spread the conservation message by replanting coral in Sabah's popular diving spots off Semporna.
The divers from award-winning dive operator Scuba Junkie also marked National Day celebrations in waters off Kota Kinabalu as they drove home the need for greater marine conservation awareness.
Scuba Junkie director Ric Owen said that Mabul Beach Resort was also chosen as the site by launching a new coral transplanting project at the Scuba Junkie house reef.
"Our oceans face many threats, and we do what we can to protect the amazing biodiversity of Sabah for future generations to enjoy.
He said that the event held simultaneously on Friday (Aug 31) was a great day for all his staff who also unfurled the Jalur Gemilang and Sabah flags underwater.
He added that Scuba Junkie has a dedicated conservation arm, Scuba Junkie SEAS, which carries out environmental and conservation projects at all of its bases.
Scuba Junkie has won numerous awards for environmental endeavours – most notably BlueGreen 360 Dive Operator of the Year for 2017, as well as WildAsia awards in the past.
Source: The Star Online
"The new coral transplanting project is something we have planned for a long time – and something we want to nurture for future generations to enjoy," he said.
