This was a short film which I submitted for the Asian Geographic video competition a few years ago which was selected as one of the top 5 short films. Thot it opportune to dedicate it to the victims that suffered the fate of one lousy human error in the recent Sipadan debacle!
Just imagine, it just takes 1 human error to undo thousands of years of coral growth...and to destroy the marine creatures, big and small, living within that reef eco-system!
To read more about this incident, go to :-
Finsonline Article on Sipadan - Tragic Incident
WildSingapore News
(Note Malaysia's response. *roll eyes* The article was actually brought to my attention by a fellow diver who's Malaysian....his sarcastic parting words "That's why i love my country. Malaysia Boleh!"
Other news articles
Just in case you're wondering "So, what's the big deal? They're just coral....are these things even alive? Don't see no blood or anyone screaming "please help me""......well then, you're in for a little education....
Read this and then think again :
Coral Reef Conservation in Malaysia
Sipadan was one of the best dive locations I have ever ventured to - I can still remember each dive (ahhhh....heavenly).....and that was more than half a decade ago! Unfortunately I hadn't taken up underwater videography back then, hoping to cover as many other dive locations as possible before treating myself to a second round of marine life unlimited at Sipadan / Mabul.
Some of the creatures and corals will be sorely missed as a result of this blatant act of human intervention! Sigh!!!!
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