Turtle carcasses found in Sabah

Cause for concern: Dr Alin posing with the turtle carcasses at the proposed Tun Mustapha Marine Park.

KOTA KINABALU: An academic studying the economic behaviour of Sabah’s northern communities stumbled upon 60 decomposing turtle carcasses on a remote island.

Universiti Malaysia Sabah’s Dr James Alin, an economist, said he was carrying out research at Pulau Tiga – an island under the proposed Tun Mustapha marine park in Northern Sabah when he smelt a stench.