Between Seaweed and Sea Turtles: Building Resilient Coastal Livelihoods in Malaysia

For seaweed-farming families in Semporna, on the southeastern coast of Sabah, Malaysia, sea turtles present a difficult challenge. They graze on crops that families depend on to pay for food, education, healthcare and transport. Yet these animals are also a focus of conservation efforts and a growing marine tourism industry. How can farmers protect their livelihoods while sharing these waters with sea turtles?

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