Leatherback turtle sighted in Pulau Redang waters

KUALA TERENGGANU: The discovery of a leatherback turtle in the waters off Pulau Redang three days ago is an indication that conservation programmes conducted in Terengganu are successful.

Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) Oceanography and Environment Institute Research Laboratory head Dr Mohd Uzair Rusli said the turtle was discovered by a fisherman near Pulau Lima in Pulau Redang.