Discover the reef’s hidden masterpieces.
Welcome to Kapas NudiWatch. Guardians of the reef’s smallest wonders.
Join the Watch
Welcome to Kapas NudiWatch. Guardians of the reef’s smallest wonders.
Join the WatchBeneath the crystal-clear turquoise waters of Pulau Kapas lies a world of microscopic masterpieces. Kapas NudiWatch is a marine conservation and ecotourism initiative dedicated to monitoring, protecting, and celebrating the nudibranchs of our island.
Through systematic monthly monitoring across our 5 iconic dive sites—House Reef, Coral Garden, Octopus Reef, Berakit Reef, and Teluk Jawa—we don’t just count these tiny creatures. We track their population patterns and ecological roles to understand the vital signs of our marine ecosystem.
Often overlooked by the casual observer, nudibranchs are the ultimate bio-indicators of reef health. They are the cleaners of the reef and the vibrant pulse of Kapas. By tracking their abundance and diversity, we are reading the health of our entire ocean. When you spot the beauty, you protect the reef.
Tracking 30+ species across 5 designated dive sites to map spatial distribution and seasonal variations.
Using verified citizen science data to guide marine conservation efforts and policy recommendations.
Turning visiting divers and snorkelers into active citizen scientists through our Nudi Hunter program.
This initiative is proudly funded and supported by the Jabatan Perikanan (DOF) Terengganu, with scientific verification and taxonomic expertise provided by the marine biologists at Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT).
