55 sea turtle deaths in Terengganu last year


KUALA TERENGGANU: A total of 55 sea turtle deaths were recorded in Terengganu by the state Fisheries Department last year.Its director Ruzaidi Mamat said although it showed a decrease compared with 78 deaths in 2019, he believed there were still many deaths which were unreported.

“For the first five months of this year, only 20 deaths have been reported to us and we hope this number will continue to drop following less ‘disruption’ in Terengganu waters during this period.

The Star Festive Promo: Get 35% OFF Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Nation

Year of Fire Horse to bring ‘rapid change’
M’sia-India partnership will further country’s advancement in various sectors
Unrelenting heat threatens northern padi harvest as dam levels drop
One last CNY celebration as a big family
Consult your physician first,�patients told despite new medical price guide
SMG charts 55 years of progress
Experts: Mask up when travelling
Isa Samad goes to jail
Emotional scene in court upon hearing the verdict
Dzulkefly: 10 new TB clusters in seven states

Others Also Read