Excited participants working on their sand sculpture. Photos: Pinang Films
Against the backdrop of calm seas and overcast skies, over 200 Malaysians gathered at Pantai Batu Buruk, Kuala Terengganu recently for one purpose: to construct the most creative and compelling turtle sand sculpture to raise awareness for these endangered sea creatures.
The sand sculpting competition was the launchpad for the #BringOurTurtlesBack campaign – organised collaboratively by The International SeaKeepers Society, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) and Kapas Turtles – to raise RM150,000 for turtle conservation efforts in the East Coast.
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#BringOurTurtlesBack campaign: Sand sculpting competition
Excited participants working on their sand sculpture. Photos: Pinang Films
A community beach clean-up took place on Pantai Batu Buruk prior to the main event.
A group of participants and their sand sculpture.
Gail Tay says it is heartbreaking to see the number of sea turtles drop every year, and urges everyone to act now before it’s too late.
Another group of participants with their sand sculpture.
A sand sculpture of a sea turtle decorated with flowers.
A sand sculpture with a strong environmental message.
Main turtle sand sculpture showcase by Malaysian visual artist, Ikhwan Saloot.
