Sea4Seekers

Grant Type:
Education Grant
Year:
2026
State(s):
Terengganu
Project Leader:
Dr. Afiq Durrani Bin Mohd Fahmi

This project builds ocean literacy among Malaysian youth through hands-on learning in coastal schools. It aims to foster scientific curiosity, strengthen environmental awareness, and empower students to engage in sustainable ocean practices.

The grantee will develop hands on marine education modules for primary school students, that cover topcis from satelite images, microscopy, to marine plastic pollutions. The participating schools will automatically be part of the Global Blue School Network by the UNESCO-IOC (Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission) 

Dr. Afiq Durrani Bin Mohd Fahmi
Dr. Afiq Durrani Bin Mohd Fahmi
Universiti Malaysia Terengganu

Dr. Afiq Durrani bin Mohd Fahmi is a Senior Lecturer, Marine Microbiologist, Ocean Literacy Expert, and Science Communicator from Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) and holds a Ph.D from Heriot Watt University. He is also the founder of Sustainable Ocean Alliance Malaysia, working closely with youths and community. Through initiatives such as Blue School Malaysia, he and his team has engaged schools and coastal communities in hands-on learning and marine exhibitions, gaining national recognition for their approach.

Feedback
Welcome to our new website!

Like any ecosystem, we’re still growing and evolving. And your feedback helps us thrive!