For over three decades, Zainurin Mohd, better known as Ajis, has dedicated his practice to capturing the beauty of marine life through firsthand diving experiences. As an artist, he excels in unravelling the fascinating marine life. Here, he captures the undulating shapes of the corals, home to creatures such as the sea turtle and fish. There are several factors contributing to the decline of coral reefs in Southeast Asia, including overfishing, destructive fishing practices, land reclamation, illegal coral trading, tourists treading on corals, and the construction of resorts. Ajis, a self-taught artist, started out painting portraits and other subjects at the Conlay art colony in the Kuala Lumpur cultural complex. Although he had his scuba-diving certificate by Professional Association of Diving Instructors, he started painting underwater in 2000, devising his own modus operandi. He had been in the forefront of conservation campaigns and awareness campaigns on sea corals. Among others, he was involved in the Inspirational Science Camp in Pulau Tiga in Sabah, Shell World Coral-Transplant Project, the Pulau Perhentian Earth Day beach clean-up (all 2005), and the Pulau Sibuan Darwin Project (with the Bajaus, on dangers of explosive fishing) (2010). In 2004, he was awarded the Youth Ambassador Award by the Sports Ministry.