【Langkawi】Research on Dolphins and Marine Ecology in Langkawi

Research on Dolphins and Marine Ecology in Langkawi

Embark on a journey to Langkawi islands in Malaysia and participate in frontline conservation efforts for wild dolphins!

Langkawi is not only a key marine mammal conservation area and home to numerous marine mammals but is also one of the popular tourist destinations in Malaysia. Over the past twenty years, the influx of a large number of tourists has driven the local tourism industry, led to the emergence of many large ships, and intensified coastal development in the area, resulting in a gradual threat to the ecosystems of Langkawi, and the dolphin populations inhabiting the area.

ASDAN China initiated this program with a local marine species conservation organization. Under the guidance of a senior mentor, students will participate in frontline dolphin conservation work, understand the relationship between biological survival and habitat, and understand the logic of a regional biological conservation program. Finally, based on the actions of field research and study, the program provides information and reference for local conservation organizations and proposes solutions for dolphin conservation.

Public Service Mentorship Team

1. Mentor Profile: Marine mammal researchers (Ph.D.), Public Advocacy Program Officers of the Marine Public Welfare Organization, and Dolphin conservationists who have been working in dolphin conservation for more than 10 years.
2. Professional Workshop: Langkawi Dolphin Conservation Workshop, Dolphin Conservation Awareness Survey Workshop, Public Advocacy Flash Mob Planning Workshop, Sustainable Community Workshop, ASDAN Mock Interview Workshop, Expression Workshop, and other thematic workshops.
3. Full Guidance: Pre-trip academic training and 1V1 research/documentary guidance from trip leaders.

Core Project Highlights

1. Real Contact with Research Stakeholders: Langkawi local marine conservationists, scientific research mentors, protected area staff, tourists, eco-tourism guides, etc.
2. Unique Experiences: Dolphin observation at sea, mangrove species exploration, island rainforest hiking, intertidal zone monitoring, local agricultural handicraft experience, and fun board games.
3. Visualized Outcome: ASDAN China Online Report, Langkawi Dolphin Conservation Research Report / Small Animal Conservation Documentary Video.

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"Volunteering + Research", exclusively designed by ASDAN China, is an academic growth model that combines research-oriented learning and voluntary service. We refer to the authoritative theory of education, admission requirements of universities, 10 years of project experience, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals to design our programs. ASDAN "Volunteering + Research" Programs cover four categories: Teach for Rural Areas, Community Support, Wildlife & Environment Conservation, and Cultural Heritage Conservation. Volunteers will experience rich and unique service scenarios and learn from different topics of research workshops concerning real social problems. We aim to guide volunteers to discover problems, propose solutions and report to the public, improve volunteers' research learning ability, meet the requirements of volunteers' personal growth and further education, and enhance their sense of social responsibility.

When it comes to voluntary services, admission officers of universities think highly of sincerely caring about society and comprehensive qualities and skills, such as proposers of innovative solutions, leaders of public welfare projects, and the continuity and depth of voluntary services. 62.1% of colleges would like to see applicants show a record report reflecting the whole process of volunteering. The world's top universities emphasize community commitment with problem-solving ability. Every high school student needs volunteering service experience that combines public welfare emotion and social problem-solving ability.