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Malaysia’s Marine Conservation Challenges

Dr Aileen Tan, Professor in the School of Biological Sciences, Director, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Centre for Marine and Coastal Studies

22-Sep-25 15:00

Malaysia’s Marine Conservation Challenges

From diving while seven months pregnant, to pioneering sustainable aquaculture projects that support coastal communities, Prof. Dato' Dr. Aileen Tan has dedicated her life to the ocean. That dedication has now earned her global recognition, as she’s the first Malaysian to win the Anton Bruun Medal, one of marine science’s highest honours. Dr Aileen, a Professor in the School of Biological Sciences at Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) and Director of the Centre for Marine and Coastal Studies (CEMACS) at USM, joins us to reflect on her journey, her research, and her hopes for the future of our seas.

Image credit: Centre for Marine and Coastal Studies

Produced by: Juliet Jacobs

Presented by: Juliet Jacobs


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Categories:  environment

Tags:  coastal conservationthe bigger pictureearth mattersmarine conservationmarine pollutionaquacultureanton bruun medaluniversiti sains malaysiacoastal communitiesmarine science





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