Marine Park at Pulau Perhentian


Current time in Tunabay, Malaysia

	What are the benefits of the Marine Park?
	•	The ecosystem of marine life will be protected and properly managed
	•	Rejuvenation of over exploited zones. Protection of threatened and endangered marine species.
	•	Enhancement of educational and research activities in marine sciences
	•	Providing conducive and safe recreational activities in marine sciences.

	Objective are the benefits of the Marine Parks
	Conservation and protection of coral reef areas from human-induced impacts to sustain fisheries resources. Upgrading and conserving the natural habitat of endangered species of aquatic life. Establishment of specific management zones for the conservation of aquatic flora and fauna. Establishments of zones for recreational use consistent with the carrying capacity of the areas.

Provisions for the establishment and management of Marine Parks in the Fisheries Act 1985 allows for
the control of the following activities.

Permitted Activities :

Prohibited Activities :

Water skiing, speed boat racing and jet ski
Destroying and removing or collecting any coral and other aquatic life
Vandalizing any structure or object within the Marine Park area
Anchoring of boats over the coral areas
Carrying and using weapons that can endanger, or kill aquatic life
Fishing in the park area
Discharging pollutant and rubbish
Constructing or erecting any building or other structure within a Marine Park area.

Let's all together be responsible for the conservation of
the beautiful marine environment.