One Ocean Nature Conservation Centre

Experience one of Borneo’s last pristine island forests and coral reefs—protected, preserved, and waiting to welcome you!

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Because places like this are disappearing in many parts of the world today — and you deserve to see one that’s still alive. 🫵

Usukan Island isn’t just beautiful — it’s alive.

We have 54 species of birds here, including sea eagles, broadbills, and Exclusive migratory birds that travel thousands of kilometers just to land in our trees. 🐦

You might see three different species of monkeys swinging through the branches — and if you're lucky, even spot the iconic proboscis monkey in its natural home. No cages. No crowds. Just you and the wild. 🐒

Beneath the waves, it’s just as magical. Our coral reef is thriving, and filled with colorful marine life that most people only ever see in documentaries — all protected and carefully monitored by our team. 🦈

But what makes Usukan truly special… is how untouched it feels.
The air is clean. The forest is pure. The silence? Real.

"Why Usukan Island?"

We’ve worked hard to keep it this way.

And if you’re someone who cares about nature — or just wants to experience something real — we’d love to show it to you.

Check out our Wildlife!

"What Can I see here?"

Proboscis monkey in the wild
Proboscis monkey in the wild

Home to more than 54 Species of birds. Our Conservation Centre Protects and Conserve these flying animals. Philippine megapode, Black-and-red Broadbill, Bold-stripe-tit Babbler, and Dollarbird are one of the highlight birds of our centre. Due to habbitat loss, the number of birds has been declining and many species of birds are moving to newer places to build a new home.

Birds 🐣

Philippine Megapode

Proboscis Monkey

Our Conservation Centre is home to more than 10 Species mammals including the most endangered speceis of monkey in the world - Proboscis monkey. Due to habitat loss & hunting, the conservation status of this monkey is ENDANGERED and ENDEMIC to BORNEO. This is monkey is the highlight for visitors all over the world.

Marine Life 🐙

🐒 Wildlife

Don't worry, our waters are home to an ABUNDANCE of Marine life including Sharks, Turtles, Corals, and Fish. Due to fish bombing & overfishing the number of fishes has been declining. Our Conservation Centre Protects these precious marine animals by propagating corals that have been bombed in the past.

Costasiella kuroshimae

Wildlife Nature, Conservation Centre, Yellow vented bulbul bird
Wildlife Nature, Conservation Centre, Yellow vented bulbul bird

Wildlife Here is STILL ABUNDANT,
and there is NO shortage of what you can see here!

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Testemonials

500+ Volunteers 200+ Visitors 98% Satisfied!

We spent the last few days planting corals, improving the surroundings of their island, getting to know people from places i never knew exist. AND THE MONKEYS, HELLL NAWHHH, THEY FIRING US EVERYDAY. But regardless, I love every single bit of my time here
P.S Best sunsets ever

- CHARLIE

I learned that nature doesn't connect the greenery around us, but the people as well. As much as i hate the sandflies, mosquitoes, and freaky bugs (not a nature person btw) I learned to accept them because everything in nature serves for eachother. We need eachother to live, love, and laugh

Luigi Cusimano

“Today, we are constantly bombarded with the hopelessness of climate change and the environmental disasters around the planet. While acknowledging these issues is important, I believe it has created a feeling of despair for a lot of people, to the point where it feels like nothing can be done to help. My experience at One Ocean Empire showed me that this could not be further from the truth. Spending time with Monica and Harvey was both refreshing and motivating. To finally be working with people who are actually DOING something about the issues we see has filled me with such a drive and passion for conservation. Monica has built a center with a vision of restoring coral reefs in Malaysia and beyond. I was lucky enough to be a part of that for a month and gained so much knowledge from Monica and Harvey. They become your family, and show you what it means to work hard for the nature that we love so much.”

- Liam

I loved my time on the island! Monica’s family are awesome hosts. You get to do meaningful work taking care of the corals and teaching others how to do it too. There’s great snorkeling right there on the beach, any time you want. The work is normally just basic manual labor for about 2-3 hours per day. Finally, the accommodations are good - there’s not usually wifi, unless you use Monica or Harvi’s hotspot, and you do have to flush the toilet with buckets of seawater. You do get a private room (or tent), which is good. The electricity runs on a solar panel, so it occasionally goes out, but that only happened once for about 3 days over the course of a month. The family cooks 3 meals a day for you, and Monica used to own a restaurant, so it’s good stuff. So it’s not a 5-star hotel, but the family goes out of their way to make sure all of your needs are taken care of, and I never had a problem on the island. If you’re up for that kind of adventure, Monica’s family has space for you

- Andrew

Visiting Usukan Island was like stepping into a postcard-perfect paradise. The pristine beaches, vibrant coral reefs, and clear blue waters exceeded all my expectations. Snorkeling alongside colorful fish left me in awe of the island's natural beauty and rich history. But what truly made my experience unforgettable was the sense of tranquility and connection to nature that enveloped me throughout my stay. Usukan Island isn't just a destination; it's a soul-soothing escape that I'll cherish forever.

Jazvin Kaur

”I miss the sunda scop owl birds...
But without a doubt, it's a damn beautiful island.
The sunsents have to be the best here. Like lowkey, every night, the sunsets here are better than in New York”

Ahmad Zaki

We spent a week and a half with Monica, her crew and a bunch of cheeky monkeys on her beautiful beach on the island. It's a wonderful place to strip everything back to the bare basics, get involved with an eco project or two and immerse yourself in island community life. White sand, sparkling waters and coral reef in front, jungle out back, what more could a nature-lover want?! Thank you for inviting us to stay with you Monica!

Zac Newham

It’s the most amazing place, where it’s possible to experience the life really in contact with nature and with a lot of different beautiful people. The project with the coral is really important and will help our planet, nature comes first!

Rebecca GueriniA

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