PROJECT AWARE-Tioman is a underwater cleaning activities that is going to take place at Pulau Tioman. The event is opened only to certified divers.
Date : 2nd to 4th October 2010 ( First group)
: 4th to 6th October 2010 ( Second group)
Venue : Kampung Genting, Pulau Tioman
Official resort/accomodation : Impian Inn
Official dive centers : Samudra Scuba Diver
Instructor : Daren Chua
No. of Divers : 8 divers ( 2 groups )
Activities :
-Underwater cleansing.
-Pick up rubbish underwater.
- Pick up 'Crown of thorn'
What is Crown of Thorn?
The crown-of-thorns starfish is a large nocturnal sea star that preys upon coral polyps. The crown-of-thorns receives its name from venomous thorn-like spines that cover its body. It is endemic to tropical coral reefs in the Red Sea, the Indian Ocean, and the Pacific Ocean. As solitary animals, they feed alone and maintain constant distance between themselves and other members of their species.The crown-of-thorns is the second largest sea star in the world. Only the sunflower starfish is larger.
Too much of 'crown of thorn' will cause coral bleaching.
How to pick up 'COT'?
We pick up the 'COT' by using a hook. Then, we bring them all up to the beach and bury them under the sane. More than 20 'COT' had been collected during the whole project.
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