Prof. Dr. Anchana Prathep, the Dean of the Faculty of Science, led a team of 13 faculty members, students, and research assistants to showcase their research at the 6th World Conference on Marine Biodiversity (WCMB 2023), with theme of “Marine Biodiversity Challenges in the Anthropocene.” The event was scheduled to take place from 2-5 July 2023 at JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La, Penang, Malaysia. We would like to extend gratitude for the invitation to take part as one of the co-hosts, alongside the Center for Marine and Coastal Studies (CEMACS) and the Faculty of Science, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM).