New hatchery set to boost turtle conservation efforts on Libaran island

Yee measuring a sea turtle which just landed to lay her eggs.

KOTA KINABALU: Turtle conservation in Sandakan’s Libaran island is expected to get a boost from the setting up of a new hatchery recently.

The new AquaGoat Sea Turtle Hatchery, which started operating on Sept 30, immediately received a visit from two turtles which laid their eggs there.