The Seas Are Warming Too... And That Should Make Us Very Afraid

By Hanis Razalli, Prof. Dato’ Dr. Aileen Tan

April 2024 FEATURE
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PENANG IS SURROUNDED by a sea that protects us, provides food and—the island being small—moderates our climate. Now, imagine a world where our oceans are heating up, leading to a cascade of threats to marine life and coastal communities—sea levels rise, marine ecosystems crash and extreme weather events become more frequent.This crisis goes beyond mere sunburns at the beach; it is about the survival of diverse marine ecosystems and maintaining the balances which nurture life. As global temperatures climb, the...

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Hanis Razalli

is a Research Officer and consultant specialising in the marine environment. Her present research focuses on creating and maintaining marine reserves in a sustainable manner. She is currently working on Penang's islands and marine sanctuaries towards meeting the goals of SDG 2030.

Prof. Dato’ Dr. Aileen Tan

is the Director for the Centre for Marine and Coastal Studies, USM. Her experience on aquaculture helped develop several key national and international projects in this field.


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