Building Reef Resilience
Alvin Chelliah [Reef Check Malaysia]
Mr Alvin Chelliah is a Marine Scientist with both a Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree in Marine Science. Since he joined Reef Check Malaysia in 2011, his role as the Reef Check Director allows him to travel around the country to conduct surveys, train EcoDivers, as well as carry out assessments for diver centers and government agencies to strive for a future for coral reefs.
About the SDG
SDG 14: Life Below Water is one of the 17 SDGs created by the United Nations (UN) in 2015. This goal entitles conserving the oceans while sustainably using marine resources, as well as protecting marine wildlife and marine biodiversity. The various threats that we humans are causing are mainly ocean acidification and ocean pollution, both of which affect marine wildlife negatively. By 2030, the UN aims to achieve an increase in sustainable fisheries, prevent overfishing and ensure the safety of the marine ecosystem.
Importance of Coral Reefs
- Less than 1% of the earth’s ocean
- Home to 33% of all known fish species
To people:
-Serve as food of protein for millions of marine animals
-Source of revenue from tourism
-Coastal barrier from wave erosion
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