PUTRAJAYA, March 7 — The shellfish industry experienced positive growth in 2024, with cockle production rising from 15,147.76 tonnes in 2023 to 16,198.96 tonnes in 2024.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 — Coral reefs in the country are experiencing significant mass coral bleaching due to rising sea surface temperatures, potentially having serious implications for marine biodiversity, coral reef fisheries and tourism in Malaysia.

ISKANDAR PUTERI, June 6 — The Department of Fisheries (DOF) is replanting seagrass to conserve the plant in Pulau Tinggi and Pulau Sibu, Mersing, which are dugong grazing areas and habitats.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 — The Department of Fisheries of Malaysia (DOF) has revealed that six rivers in the Klang Valley are now monopolised by foreign fish species, including ikan bandaraya (Amazon sailfin catfish), black tilapia, and keli Afrika (African catfish).

LUMUT, June 22 – No safety gear at all or even if available, the equipment is either poorly maintained or badly in need of being replaced.