Last Updated on Tuesday, 07 August, 2018 11:16:36 PM
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Sabah Islands > Tun Mustapha Marine Park
Sabah has 6 Marine Parks open to the public :
Tunku Abdul Rahman Park
Pulau Tiga Park
Turtle Island Park (Pulau Penyu National Park)
Tun Sakaran Marine
Park
Pulau Sipadan Park
Tun Mustapha Marine Park
Tun Mustapha marine park
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Ministry of
Science and Innovation through the National Oceanography Directorate had allocated
RM1.2mil to fund six research and development projects at Marudu Bay, including
the UPM study which commenced last year.
The marine park would ensure sustainable development
of the marine resources there.
Tun Mustapha Marine Park covers the coastal areas of Kudat, Kota Marudu and
Pitas districts including 50 islands. Priority Conservation Area in Malaysia.
Tun Mustapha Marine Park is the largest marine
conservation area in Malaysia. 80,000 over people live within its
vicinity and depend on fishery resources for their livelihood.
Tun Mustapha Marine Park encompasses Marudu Bay
Universiti Putra Malaysia’s (UPM)
researchers recently completed a study to find ways to sustainable develop the
area.
The study was discussed at a seminar conducted by the ministry’s National
Oceanography Directorate for stakeholder in the northern town of Kudat.
There are 10 new business opportunities for the park including :
1) green tourism,
2) homestays,
3) aquaculture,
4) sea cucumber and cage fish rearing,
5) oyster breeding,
6) sea transportation,
7) mangrove boardwalks and
8) bird observatories
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