Community Engagement in Turtle Conservation in Kerteh, Terengganu
This grant helps Pulihara to establish and maintain a hatchery in Pantai Chakar Hutan to safely incubate the eggs of the endangered Green Turtles and the critically endangered Painted Terrapin. The project safeguards this important turtle nesting beach and enable education and outreach programmes designed to engage local communities in conservation and address some of the major threats impacting the survival of these ancient reptiles.
PULIHARA, formerly Lang Tengah Turtle Watch, is a nonprofit organisation dedicated to conserving Malaysian sea turtles and marine life around Lang Tengah Island and nearby beaches. The group has safeguarded hundreds of thousands of turtle eggs, successfully hatched many turtles, replanted corals, and removed significant amounts of rubbish from coastal habitats. Through education and community engagement, PULIHARA promotes the protection of sea turtles and the preservation of vital coral reef ecosystems.
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