Paradise Lost

Based on this article on FINS Online

Barge at Sipadan - photo by Alex Mustard/FINS Online

Some idiot allowed the barge above to moor at Sipadan. Somehow, a storm came and this barge had caused lots of damage to the surrounding reefs between the pier and Barracuda Point.

I’ve already lodged a complaint with Sabah Tourism, and another with several committee members of the Marine Branch of the Malaysian Nature Society. Why the MNS? Well, they were so negative in reporting about artificial reefs that were deployed in Tioman, and at times were giving stupid reasons (artificial reefs shoulodn’t be deployed as it causes marine life to seek refuge in them and disturnb their natural behaviour – said an MNS committee member).

For those who want to complain, send your complaints to the following:

Sabah Tourism or e-mail info@sabahtourism.com

MNS Marine Group Coordinator (TC Lim) – mnsredang@yahoo.com

MNS Reef Check Coordinator (Saras Suresh Kumar) – robo88_88@yahoo.com

MNS Secretary (Serina Rahman) – serina74@whale-mail.com

So I want to see what response Sabah Tourism would give me, and what is MNS going to do about this. I hope they put their money where their mouth is.

Damaged reef at Sipadan - photo by Alex Mustard/FINS Online
Damaged reef at Sipadan - photo by Alex Mustard/FINS Online