Project to conserve and repopulate corals

This year at Night of Ideas 2026, we were reminded that real change doesn’t happen in isolation. People need to come together to share ideas, challenge perspectives, and imagine a better future.⁠
⁠
For us, it was a powerful example of how conservation isn’t just about the science. The strongest solutions for our oceans come from collaboration between communities, disciplines, and voices.⁠
⁠
We’re grateful to have been part of a night that celebrated dialogue, creativity, and collective action.⁠
⁠
Let’s keep this momentum going. ⁠
⁠
Want to be involved? Join us for one of our events!⁠
⁠
#oceanconservation #marinebiology #scubadiver #climatechange #communitybuilding ...

In Semporna, Malaysia, 22 local youths just took a powerful step for the future of their reefs, completing their scuba certification through a community-led program by @reefcheckmalaysia and Green Semporna.⁠
⁠
Over three days, participants from five island communities gained the skills to safely dive and directly support conservation efforts like coral monitoring, reef restoration, underwater cleanups, ghost net removal, and managing crown-of-thorns outbreaks.⁠
⁠
Reef Check Malaysia is making huge impacts in the community:⁠
• 600+ kg of ghost nets removed⁠
• 4,000+ crown-of-thorns starfish cleared⁠
⁠
“I have been actively contributing to non-diving activities with the Selakan Marine Conservation Group. With this training, I can now participate in coral restoration and other marine conservation activities around Selakan Island,” ~Mohd Azrul Musli from Selakan⁠
⁠
The ocean’s best advocates are the people who call it home.⁠
⁠
Stay up to date with Reef Check Malaysia by following their page!⁠
⁠
📸: @kogia_org⁠
⁠
#ReefRestoration #CitizenScience #ScubaDiving #CoralReefs #MarineConservation ⁠ ...