Coral Restoration Programme
Research indicates that although Malaysian reefs have a relatively high average level of live coral cover at 40.63%, a decline has been recorded over recent years. This is largely due to human impact such as over-fishing, pollution, coastal development and climate change.
Since its launch, the Fish For The Future programme has focused its efforts on the conservation and propagation of coral reefs and the marine life which these reefs support. The programme commenced with the insertion of five Artificial Reefs in Datai Bay; steel devices that provide a safe haven for fish to feed and populate as well as a settlement site for coral larvae and rehabilitated corals from our Coral Nursery.
We have worked with the Department of Fisheries Malaysia (DOF), who have been sponsoring coral frames and coral nubbins to place in donated Coral Frames and our Artificial Reefs.
Another initiative is the Coral Restoration Programme, and ongoing effort by our team of marine biologists consisting of Coral Rescue, Rehab and Replant initiatives in Datai Bay to aid in conservation and research work.
Installing coral frames at Teluk Datai, with Fisheries Research Institute Batu Maung, Penang team
Coral Nursery at The Nature Centre at The Datai Langkawi
Coral nubbins affixed to coral frames and transplanted in Teluk Datai
Coral reef in Teluk Datai
Clown Fish in Anemone in Teluk Datai
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Turtle Project
Datai Bay was once a site for turtles to nest (the last sighting prior to the year 2021 was in the late ‘90s). Since 2021, we have been working hard to regain the bay as a turtle-friendly beach by creating the right…
Adoption Programmes
Choose between our programmes where all funds go directly towards the sustainability and conservation work of The Datai Pledge, with all proceeds shared equally amongst the four NGO and social enterprise partners.
The Four Pillars
Our programme is divided into four pillars,
each supporting the work of a designated NGO and social enterprise partner.
To make our business operations sustainable and regenerate the environment and community.
To conserve coral reefs and marine life, and promote sustainable fishing.
In partnership with
To nurture youth’s appreciation of nature through environmental education.
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