Innovation & Social Entrepreneurship Seascape Explorer Project has been established under the University–Community Social Enterprise & University Social Enterprise Competition (USCE & USEC), organised by the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) in collaboration with MAKMUM, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK), and Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM).
Seascape Explorer: Conserving Nature, Improving Lives is a social
entrepreneurship initiative under Project Ocean Hope that aims to strengthen eco-tourism and community based enterprises through the integration of marine conservation, education, and sustainable livelihoods.
The programme is carried out with the Setiu community at Setiu Wetland, focusing on improving activity modules and marketing to enhance eco tourism and economic benefits. Through collaboration with NGOs, UMT academic staff, and student clubs, Seascape Explorer develops eco tourism modules and provides marketing training to support community skills development and
long-term sustainability. economic The programme adopts a hands-on, -engaged approach, where students apply academic knowledge in marine science and marketing to real-world eco-tourism challenges. Through structured module development, training sessions, and stakeholder engagement, Seascape Explorer aims to build long term capacity within the Setiu community while providing practical entrepreneurial experience for students.
ACADEMIC MENTOR : ASSOC. PROF. DR. MAIZAH MOHD ABDULLAH and DR. NUR AMALINA MOHAMAD ZAKI