Marine Bio Valley Universiti Malaysia Sabah

• Main Author: Saleem Mustafa (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Sabah Penerbit UMS 2007
• Edition: State or province government publication : English
• Subjects: Marine resources > Malaysia (Sabah); Marine resources conservation > Malaysia (Sabah); Marine biodiversity conservation > Malaysia (Sabah); Marine sciences > Sabah
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 Malaysia is endowed with abundant marine resources along its vast coastline. With the implementation of the Exclusive Economic Zone our marine area has exceeded the land area. Malaysia is certainly well positioned to benefit from initiatives aimed at making wise use of this impressive marine heritage through a knowledgebase approach and using technology that is consistent with the principle of ecologically sustainable development. This document clearly defines the concept of VMS Marine BioValley, identifies its three important components: 1) Education, research and development, 2) Marine ecotourism and 3) Public awareness. Besides, it lays down a blueprint for commercialization of research and harnessing socio-economic benefits from ecologically sustainable activities. The author has discussed the importance of academia-industry partnership in achieving the aims of VMS Marine Bio Valley and made a sincere effort for promoting marine biodiversity conservation using public awareness tools.