About MareCet Expeditions
MareCet is a grassroots non-governmental organization (NGO) dedicated to the research and conservation of marine mammals in Malaysia. Established in 2012, MareCet’s core focus includes increasing scientific knowledge through research, conservation outreach and education, policy advocacy, and capacity building for marine mammal expertise in Malaysia.
MareCet Expeditions is part of our public outreach and education, to promote responsible ways of interacting with endangered species and marine mammals, in partnership with community-based tourism. Come with us to our field sites on an amazing dugong ecotourism adventure!
The endangered dugong of Pulau Sibu
Captivating Sibu Island
The Sibu archipelago is a group of pristine islands surrounded by emerald-blue water and fine sandy beaches. Its charming village is the very picture of rural idyll.
A dugong sanctuary
Off the southern tip of the main island a small group of endangered dugongs remain. Their habitat is the extensive seagrass meadows of the Sibu-Tinggi Islands, the last in peninsular Malaysia.
Internationally important nature site
In 1993, Pulau Sibu became a Federal Marine Park. Then, in 2019 it became a part of Mersing Archipelago Important Marine Mammal Area (IMMA), designated by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
MareCet's dugong research
MareCet has studied the dugong population in the area since 2014, and is currently monitoring the dugong population to better understand their distribution, habitat use, behaviour, and movement patterns.
Pulau Sibu local nature stewards
We work closely with the local islanders, often involving them in our research work, and conducting workshops to equip them with skills needed for conservation work.
Come with us to Pulau Sibu
Join us on our Pulau Sibu Marine Explorer programme as we explore stunning marine landscapes and the incredible marine life that call these waters home, while hosted by the local village community. Tours are tailored to your interests.
Dugong safari in Malaysia with marine biologists & the Pulau Sibu community
Dugong Safari
Quick facts & how you can help
