PROJECT PULAU 180
the MISSION
To spend 180 days 24/7 to record the habitat and marine life activities on an uninhabited tropical island in Malaysia.
A documentary aimed at eliciting a 180 degree change in people’s perspective of marine conservation and in their daily lives.
To produce a comprehensive report for all the work done during the 180 days.
The 1st in Malaysia to study and promote sustainable conservation of all three Marine Habitats (Coral Reefs, Mangrove Forest and Seagrass Meadows) simultaneously for 180 days; 24/7
Dr. Jillian Ooi Lean Sim
Is a teaching and research academic at the Department of Geography, University of Malaya (UM). She does research in Marine Ecology and Geography, with a specialization in seagrass and related marine habitats.
Jillian enjoys working with citizen science groups, and is the scientific advisor for Kelab Alami and Reef Check Malaysia. She is a team member of Team Sea Habitats, based at the Physical Geography Laboratory at UM (teamseahabitats.weebly.com).
When she is not underwater, Jillian is the Artistic Director and Music Director of Rhythm in Bronze, an award-winning gamelan ensemble based in Kuala Lumpur. The Sea is her main source of musical inspiration.
Her expertise includes:
• Marine Habitat Surveys and Spatial Modelling
• Seagrass Ecosystem Biodiversity
• Seagrass Ecology (seagrass-environment relationships, herbivory patterns)
Affendi Yang Amri
Is the President of the Malaysian Society of Marine Sciences (MSMS) from 2018 to 2022. He works on Coral Reef Ecology in the Institute of Ocean and Earth Sciences (IOES), University of Malaya (UM).
Affendi is the Malaysian coordinator for the Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network (GCRMN) for East Asia, is the scientific advisor for Reef Check Malaysia and works closely with Malaysian Marine Park management institutions.
He is a team member of Team Sea Habitats, based at the Physical Geography Laboratory at UM (teamseahabitats.weebly.com).
His expertise includes:
• Coral Reef and Benthic Surveys
• Hard Coral (Scleractinian) identification
• Coral Reef Ecology (Hard Coral Ecophysiology, Coral Bleaching, pollution and stress to corals)
• Coral Reef Conservation Issues and Techniques
the Experience
DRIVE AWARENESS
to the public and change their perspectives through live activation events locally and internationally.
CREATE A MOVEMENT
where everyone can participate as citizen marine champions/volunteers in helping to conserve our seagrass,coral reefs & mangroves and have opportunity to work alongside researchers on an uninhabited tropical island in Malaysia.
RAISE FUNDS & REQUEST FOR GRANTS
for investing in scientific research and implementation of initiatives for the conservation of these marine habitats.
COLLABORATE
with national and international bodies and Marine Scientists in addressing the threats to our marine habitats to better conserve them.