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Shark farming

Shark farming is possible! As a marine biologist, public aquarium owner, fish farmer and committed shark conservationist, the possibility of shark farming comes up regularly as a way of increasing shark populations for Marine protected areas. We have bred 6 different shark species and released many. I am currently raising funds to build a shark [...]

Posted by admin on October 31st, 2011 | 10 Comments Posted in Conservation, Research, Sharks

Manta slaughter

The slaughter of sharks and now, mantas for shark fin soup is relentless. The globally decimated shark populations around the region is prompting Asian chefs to look for manta and devil rays to help meet the voracious demand for shark fin soup. Found in coastal waters throughout the world, rays present an easy target as [...]

Posted by admin on September 25th, 2011 | 21 Comments Posted in Conservation, Sharks, Volunteers

The worst reef on Mabul

The TRACC team of Volunteer divers went to Mabul to find reefs suitable for coral planting. Mabul is a mess above water with huge piles of decomposing litter on the shoreline and in every possible corner. Underwater the story was different – the reefs are overcrowded with divers but the coral is starting to regrow.

Posted by admin on July 6th, 2011 | No Comments Posted in Biodiversity, Conservation, Coral planting, Coral reefs, Volunteers

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- Cambridge Marine Science A level 2013
  published on May 4th, 2013 in Biodiversity, Conservation, Courses, Diving, Students, Volunteers
  The TRACC Certificate of Advanced Marine science course will start Thurs 19th September in Kota KInabalu Malaysia. This very practical course includes 2 diving certificates and is suitable for all and does not require any prior knowledge. We regret we will not be offering the Cambridge A level Marine science course in August 2013. [...]
- Problems In Sabah
  published on Apr 14th, 2013 in Students, Uncategorized, Volunteers
  You may have heard that there was an INVASION, WAR or TERRORIST attack on Sabah. All these are untrue, the sources are out of date! And over dramatizing the situation… In early Feb 2013 about 200 Filipinos landed on the East coast of Sabah, told a bermused village to leave and declared that Sabah belonged [...]
- Your First Dive Course
  published on in Courses, Diving, Students, Volunteers
  We accept divers with qualifications from any agency but we normally teach the PADI dive courses. PADI OPEN WATER DIVER This is the first complete PADI SCUBA (Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus) diving course that takes you from total beginner to becoming a certified diver. This certification allows you to go diving with somebody with [...]
- From Terengganu to Semporna
  published on Apr 5th, 2013 in Students, Volunteers
  Lots of our volunteers are looking at a two location trip to make a trip to visit TRACC the diving vacation & conservation experience of a lifetime. Once you have decided please read how to Book a trip Compare the locations Lang Tengah island (Pulau Lang Tengah) costs more but has resort accommodation (Sari Pacifica [...]
- Student reviews of Advanced level Marine Science studies
  published on Mar 21st, 2013 in Biodiversity, Conservation, Courses, Diving, Research, Students, Volunteers
  TRACC school of Marine Science offers several marine science and marine biology courses. The advanced level Marine Science course is a 12 week residential course leading to an international exam and certificate. This Cambridge A Level course can be used for self improvement, to change career or to gain credits for a university or college [...]
- Shark Stanley slideshow
  published on Feb 26th, 2013 in Uncategorized
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- Divemaster training
  published on Feb 10th, 2013 in Diving, Volunteers
  Tracc has vacancies for divemaster trainees and divemaster interns throughout the year. If you are interested in Conservation opportunities and want to become a dive master please contact us. We also accept qualified dive masters to want to increase their skills of marine life identification, marine biology, ocean science and boat handling. Typical dive master [...]
- Turtle Volunteer costs 2013
  published on Feb 5th, 2013 in Conservation, Research, Turtles
  turtle volunteers 2 weeks – £350 4 weeks – £500 6 weeks – £700 8 weeks – £900 10 weeks – £1100 12 weeks – £1300 Package includes, Food, accomodation, Boat transfer unlimited snorkelling
- Recovering fish populations 2012
  published on Jan 22nd, 2013 in Biodiversity, Conservation, Coral reefs, Research, Sharks, Turtles, Volunteers
  Tracc has been working on Pom Pom Island for nearly 12 months and has made significant improvements, Large bottle reefs have been planted, these remove trash bottles from the beaches and plant them in rubble areas to provide habitat for fish and other marine life. The fish populations have also improved, giant barracuda and giant [...]
- Marine conservation opportunities
  published on Jan 20th, 2013 in Biodiversity, Conservation, Coral planting, Coral reefs, Research, Sharks, Volunteers
  Tracc has a limited number of marine conservation opportunities for 2013. We normally choose interns from volunteers who have been with TRACC for 8 weeks. The volunteers who are selected have normally reached rescue diver and are keen, enthisiastic and committed. The internship is usually 12 weeks. The interns devide into two groups diving interns [...]

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