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Bleaching, Breakdown, and Hope for Coral Reefs

Julian Hyde, CEO, Reef Check Malaysia

17-Feb-25 15:00

Bleaching, Breakdown, and Hope for Coral Reefs

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

Produced by: Juliet Jacobs

Presented by: Juliet Jacobs


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Tags:  sea warmingghost netsthe bigger pictureearth mattersreef check malaysiacoral reef conservationcoral bleachingglobal warmingpollution





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