Turtle numbers are up – but threats still loom large

A juvenile green sea turtle wearing a harness designed to introduce the captive-reared animal into its natural environment before its eventual release. The turtle was part of conservation work carried out by Seatru, the Sea Turtle Research Unit established in Terengganu in 1984, that continues its work today. — Seatru

OFF the coast of Terengganu and along the stretch of its sandy beaches, good news is unfolding. 

The Fisheries Department has reported an increase in green sea turtle landings from 3,878 in 2017 to 10,130 in 2023, a spike of over 260%, with a whopping 811,351 eggs laid in 2023 alone.