This is long term collaboration with japanese and regional asean countries. We need to make more publicity to attract more attention and grants. I am leading the coastal pollution group. Since the beginning I am promoting main chemical pollution in the coastal areas. ie heavy metals, tributyltin, pesticides, radioactive materials and newly emerging biocides. We need to groom more young scientists in this field. We cannot wait for others to lead us. Malaysian coastal biodiversity need to be assessed regularly and effect of pollution need to be addressed quickly. MORE money required and more young scientists needed.