About us 28 Oct 2025
Scuba Junkie SEAS began with a love for the ocean and a mission to protect it. From creating a turtle hatchery and rehabilitation centre to launching reef restoration and plastic reduction projects, our work blends conservation with community. Together with local partners and ocean lovers worldwide, we’re building a healthier future for the Coral Triangle.
How It All Began
Scuba Junkie SEAS (SEAS stands for Sea Education Awareness Sabah) officially launched in 2009, born from the desire to safeguard the rich marine life around Semporna. Our very first campaign aimed to establish a shark sanctuary in the region — a bold idea at the time, and the spark that ignited our long-term commitment to conservation.
Since then, SEAS has expanded step by step, always responding to the challenges our oceans face. In 2011, we opened our turtle hatchery on Mabul Island, giving endangered sea turtles a safe place to nest and hatch. In 2015, our work grew again with the creation of the turtle rehabilitation centre, where sick or injured turtles can be treated and, whenever possible, released back into the wild. And in 2025, we began tackling one of the greatest threats of our time — plastic pollution — with a community-driven waste management and upcycling project.
What We’ve Achieved
Over the years, SEAS has seen incredible milestones:
- 26,000+ baby turtles released into the sea through our hatchery program.
- 19 rescued turtles successfully rehabilitated and returned to the wild.
- A growing coral nursery and reef restoration program, helping degraded reefs recover.
- A strong foundation in community education, outreach, and local capacity-building, working closely with the people of Mabul Island and beyond.
These achievements are not just numbers — they represent real progress in giving marine life a fighting chance while empowering local communities to play a leading role in conservation.
Our Core Belief
At the heart of everything we do lies a simple truth: real change only happens when we work together. Whether it’s rescuing a turtle, planting a coral, or reducing plastic use, progress comes from many hands joining for a common cause.
That’s why we encourage everyone who visits us — divers, volunteers, or even those just following our journey online — to get involved. Every action counts, and every person who cares about the ocean becomes part of the SEAS family.
Looking Ahead
SEAS continues to evolve with the times. The challenges facing our oceans — from climate change to plastic waste — are urgent, but they also inspire us to find creative and inclusive solutions. We’re excited to keep expanding our work, testing new approaches, and deepening our collaboration with communities and conservation partners.
At the end of the day, it’s not about how big we are — it’s about how deeply we care, and how much more we can achieve together. Scuba Junkie SEAS is more than a conservation organisation; it’s a shared effort to protect our blue planet for generations to come.
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