Stop Global Warming Campaign

6th February 2010. KK Reef Watch was invited to give a talk at the Borneo Marine Research Institute (BMRI), Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) for the 'Stop Global Warming Campaign'. The campaign was organized by the 2nd year Marine Science students (45 students) led by their lecturer Puan Madihah. It was a half day event involving 45 students and teachers of high school from SMK Tombovo.

Token of appreciation made from used materials

Most of the materials used at this event were recycled items, including all the tokens of appreciation. No air-conditioning was involved as the event was done at an open space, the foyer of BMRI.

2nd year marine science students explaining the effect of global warming on life on Earth

Students of SMK Tombovo also visited the BMRIs' museum and aquarium to look at the marine life and learn about their behaviour and habitat.

Demonstration of effect of global warming

The marine science students made global warming an attractive issue and generate a great amount of interest amongst the high school students and teachers. This shows by a lot of questions asked by the high school students about global warming.

Outdoor setting... No air-conditioning... No CFC... Nice & eco-friendly :)

KK Reef Watchs' posters

KK Reef Watch representative promoting marine awareness and education

KK Reef Watch gave a 30 minutes talk on promoting marine awareness and education. Marine related environmental issues seems to be a new topic for the high school students. One of the question being asked by the students is 'What is coral reef?'. This is a popular simple question that students always asked whenever we visit schools. It is very important for the students to know what coral reef is, its' life cycle and its' role in the ecosystem in order for them to be able to appreciate coral reef or the marine environment.

All were invited to immortalized their hand print on a sheet of white cloth

The event ended with a group photo session at 12.30 pm. The Marine science students did a great job in organizing and facilitating the campaign. Congratulation!

Posted by: Sofia Johari