09/03/2026
📚 IMB NEW BOOK RELEASE📯📯
We are excited to announce the release of Groupers of Sabah: Ecology, Conservation and Aquaculture, authored by Dr Achier Chung, Assoc. Prof. Dr Zarinah Waheed, and Assoc. Prof. Dr Annita Yong Seok Kian.
This beautifully produced coffee table book showcases Sabah’s most charismatic reef fishes—groupers—highlighting their ecological importance and their value as a prized seafood resource. Through remarkable underwater photography, readers are taken into the natural habitats of these fascinating fish, revealing their diversity, behaviour, and vital roles within coral reef ecosystems.
Beyond the stunning visuals, the book also explores critical issues surrounding the unsustainable harvest of groupers, particularly to supply the Live Reef Food Fish Trade (LRFFT). It highlights the urgent need for responsible fisheries management while presenting promising sustainable aquaculture innovations that can help reduce pressure on wild populations.
By combining science with captivating imagery, this book aims to inspire a deeper appreciation of groupers and the marine ecosystems they support, while encouraging stronger commitment toward their conservation and the protection of our future seafood security.
Interested? Contact us at any of our social media platform.
Graphic: IMB Media Team - Dr Hairul Masrini Muhamad
Photo: Dr Achier Chung
