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The two main predators of the purple urchin have been removed from the ecosystem. That leaves humans.

KOTA KINABALU: Two non-governmental organisations have joined forces to plant more than 40 coral frames in conjunction with World Oceans Day in Sabah’s east coast Semporna district on Wednesday.

'If we don't look after the ocean, we lose its benefits.'

In cool coastal waters globally, tendrils of aquatic vegetation cascade from the surface of the ocean and extend to the seafloor creating an incredibly complex and irreplaceable ecosystem that is invisible to most. The aquatic vegetation, kelp, has the same sort of physical characteristics as a tree.

After two stifling years, Singapore’s move to make outdoor mask-wearing optional comes as a breath of fresh air – literally. But though we’re raring to inhale the sweet smell of freedom, it also means the hassle of constantly pulling out and stashing your mask. The solution? Mask chains – a hands-free way to hang your mask that doubles up as...