You can be a citizen scientist while on holiday in the Perhentian Islands!
Conservation and community groups in the Perhentian Islands run several marine conservation initiatives. These seek to improve management of the Marine Park, as well as support marine research in Perhentian.
For tourists who are interested in giving back to nature, the Perhentian Islands don’t only host voluntourism projects. You can also participate in conservation projects and community activities. Some of the Green Fins certified dive centres may also have initiatives. See our Sustainable Perhentian map for where to find conservation projects.
Perhentian Eco Education Volunteer Project focuses on teaching and supporting islanders to care for their splendid environment whilst also offering volunteers a first-hand experience of community life in a traditional Malaysian village surrounded by turquoise seas, white sands and vibrant marine life.
Perhentian Marine Research Station (PMRS) is a small scale research station founded by Fuze Ecoteer Outdoor Adventures Sdn. Bhd.
Perhentian Turtle Project is a sea turtle research and conservation initiative under Fuze Ecoteer Outdoor Adventures Sdn. Bhd., an accredited social enterprise.
Our work at Pulau Lang Tengah involves turtle nest monitoring and conservation, rehabilitation of degraded coral reefs and outreach programmes.
Anak Pulau (children of the island) is a community conservation group made up of children, teenagers, and young adults from the Perhentian islands.
The Tioman Marine Conservation Group (TMCG) is a dedicated team of trained local islanders committed to conservation efforts across the seven villages on Tioman Island.
The Redang Marine Conservation Group (RMCG) is a youth-led community group dedicated to protecting and conserving Redang Island’s marine environment.
