The fight to save Malaysia's sea turtles must go on

Green sea turtle numbers are slowly bouncing back in Malaysia, but their cousins, the olive ridley and hawksbill turtles, are still vulnerable and critically endangered. — Filepic/The Star

NOW that green sea turtles have rebounded in numbers, conservation efforts should shift to other species still at risk, such as the hawksbill and other marine animals, says WWF-Malaysia.

Spokesperson Gavin Jolis calls the rebound a proven case of successful conservation, and says that it provides clear evidence that sustained investment works, and should continue and be extended to other priority areas.