Geheimnisse Asiens - Die schönsten Nationalparks— Malaysia's Marine Paradise

Overview

Sacred mountains, biodiverse reef areas, or active volcanoes – in Asia's national parks, people and animals often share the same habitat. But how can this fragile ecological balance be preserved while simultaneously ensuring a secure future for the local population? This documentary series showcases dazzling natural landscapes and portrays the people who are finding their place within them.

Documentary

Current EpisodeSeason 1 • Episode 1Aired: 2014-09-2243 min

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1. Malaysia's Marine Paradise

Off Borneo, Tun Sakaran Marine Park protects one of the world’s richest reef systems, formed by a volcano and home to hundreds of coral and fish species. Protection has forced coastal communities, like the stilt‑dwelling Sama Dilaut, to seek new livelihoods; fishing is banned on some reefs. Only with protection can fish recover and repopulate legal zones. Some families now run seaweed farms; farmers may settle on green isles if they avoid deforestation. Island groves are guarded by local beliefs in forest spirits, whose warnings farmers heed to preserve nature.