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https://www.reefcheck.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/malaysia_1020_5.jpg400248For years, mass tourism has been impacting the environmental health of coral islands off Sabah, Malaysia’s west coast. Among them is the Mantanani island group, located off the northwestern tip of Borneo. But there are far fewer tourists now as the pandemic stifles travel. With the help of Reef Check Malaysia and a goal of sustainable tourism, islanders are using the lull to try new businesses and better manage their environment.