![Australian resort towns along Great Barrier Reef brace for cyclone Australian resort towns along Great Barrier Reef brace for cyclone](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/61702456337_TBSatellitejpg.jpg)
Australian resort towns along Great Barrier Reef brace for cyclone
The cyclone is pounding hundreds of kilometres of northern coastline popular with tourists looking to visit the Great Barrier Reef.
Wed Dec 13 2023
![How clouds protect coral reefs, but will not be enough to save them from us How clouds protect coral reefs, but will not be enough to save them from us](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/81595826369_Coral.jpg)
How clouds protect coral reefs, but will not be enough to save them from us
Coral reefs provide food and livelihoods and protect coastlines from storms, contribute to local economies and preserve cultural heritage.
Sat Oct 14 2023
![China issues highest typhoon warning as Saola moves towards Hong Kong China issues highest typhoon warning as Saola moves towards Hong Kong](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/81693457424_TBheavyrains.jpg)
China issues highest typhoon warning as Saola moves towards Hong Kong
Typhoon Saola crawled closer to southeastern coastline, threatening Hong Kong and other major manufacturing hubs in neighbouring Guangdong.
Thu Aug 31 2023
![Indonesia's Sumatra checks for damage from 6.3 magnitude earthquake Indonesia's Sumatra checks for damage from 6.3 magnitude earthquake](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/41640830312_earthquake.jpg)
Indonesia's Sumatra checks for damage from 6.3 magnitude earthquake
The tremor was felt for 2 to 6 seconds by residents along the southern coastline of Sumatra, prompting some to run out of their homes.
Wed Aug 24 2022
![Planting of mangrove trees along coastline to continue - Takiyuddin Planting of mangrove trees along coastline to continue - Takiyuddin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/71643806741_TBPOKOKBAKAU.jpg)
Planting of mangrove trees along coastline to continue - Takiyuddin
The programme of planting mangrove trees along the country's coastline would be continued, said Energy and Natural Resources (KeTSA) Minister, Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan.
Wed Feb 02 2022
![Explainer - Tonga's volcanic eruption may harm environment for years, scientists say Explainer - Tonga's volcanic eruption may harm environment for years, scientists say](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/71642477242_TONGA.jpg)
Explainer - Tonga's volcanic eruption may harm environment for years, scientists say
Tonga's massive underwater volcanic eruption could deliver long-lasting damage to coral reefs, erode coastlines and disrupt fisheries.
Tue Jan 18 2022
![The Melaka Waterfront Economic Zone - to continue or discontinue? The Melaka Waterfront Economic Zone - to continue or discontinue?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/61637150088_TBPANTAIMELAKA.jpg)
The Melaka Waterfront Economic Zone - to continue or discontinue?
There will be extensive reclamation works covering around half of Melakas entire coastline - affecting eight coastal constituencies.
Fri Nov 19 2021
![Asian, tropical coastlines most vulnerable to rising seas - Study Asian, tropical coastlines most vulnerable to rising seas - Study](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/51625017894_INDIA.jpg)
Asian, tropical coastlines most vulnerable to rising seas - Study
Tropical nations will face more coastal inundation from a rise in sea levels due to climate change than other countries.
Wed Jun 30 2021
![At least 39 die as two migrant boats sink off Tunisia At least 39 die as two migrant boats sink off Tunisia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/61615356070_Tunisiaboat.jpg)
At least 39 die as two migrant boats sink off Tunisia
The coastline near the Tunisian port city of Sfax has become a major departure point for people fleeing conflict and poverty in Africa.
Wed Mar 10 2021
![100 Million Tree Planting Campaign covers area of up to 80,000 hectares 100 Million Tree Planting Campaign covers area of up to 80,000 hectares](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/81610173062_MohdRidzaAwang.jpg)
100 Million Tree Planting Campaign covers area of up to 80,000 hectares
Mohd Ridza Awang said the trees will also be planted along the coastline, swamp and peat soil areas.
Sat Jan 09 2021
![High tide phenomenon in Selangor under control High tide phenomenon in Selangor under control](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/71605420833_JetiAwamBagan.jpg)
High tide phenomenon in Selangor under control
The high tide phenomenon that hit the Selangor coastline is under control today with only minor seawater overflow reported in a few areas.
Sun Nov 15 2020
![Hair to the rescue as oil pollution blights coastlines Hair to the rescue as oil pollution blights coastlines](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/51600941302_FRANCE.jpg)
Hair to the rescue as oil pollution blights coastlines
The hair is destined to be stuffed into nylon stockings to make floating tubes that will line harbours to mop up ocean oil pollution.
Thu Sep 24 2020
![Malaysia's battle against plastic waste spans beaches and city shops Malaysia's battle against plastic waste spans beaches and city shops](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/61600412010_TBTongSampah.jpg)
Malaysia's battle against plastic waste spans beaches and city shops
Every weekend, a team of volunteers comb the coastline of the Malaysian resort of Tioman to collect plastic trash that washes up on the white-sand beaches of the island lapped by the South China Sea.
Fri Sep 18 2020
![Military to enhance surveillance along Sabah border Military to enhance surveillance along Sabah border](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-04/41587465189_AhmadHasbullah.jpg)
Military to enhance surveillance along Sabah border
Malaysia has set up the National Task Force to ensure its coastline and land borders are not easily penetrable.
Sat May 16 2020
![Manila issues warrants of arrest for six over kidnappings Manila issues warrants of arrest for six over kidnappings](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-11/81478515917_EsssCom.jpg)
Manila issues warrants of arrest for six over kidnappings
ESSCom recently released the names of 23 individuals sought for involvement in kidnapping incidents in the coastlines and waters of eastern Sabah.
Tue Nov 22 2016