Fundraising for Perhentian Island Marine Research Station

Ecoteer, a volunteering organization is organization a fundraising campaign to set up a marine research station at Perhentian Island of Malaysia.

The aim to to raise funds for the start up costs of the centre that includes buying scuba diving equipment, a boat, renovation of our centre, surveying equipment and scuba diving training for the villagers.

The island is well knwoned for it beautiful beach, coral reefs and amazing diving sites. It is also a place where turtle nest, so the marine research station will greatly benefit and will provide much need labour for its conservation purposes.



Once established the centre will look at three major areas:

1. Annual monitoring of the key snorkel sites using GIS mapping and involving the village men throughout.
2. In collaboration with the University of Nottingham Malaysia we hope to improve the sewerage system for the village and the islands
3. Throughout we will educate the village boatmen, children and tourists about how to protect the islands of Perhentian.

To donate, please to go the fundraising page at this link http://pitchin.my/project/30