High human traffic on beaches a threat to nesting turtles


BALIK PULAU: Green turtles are back to lay eggs here, but the rapidly increasing human activity along the beach is posing a serious threat to their survival.

Despite global efforts to protect and conserve sea turtles, the population has declined significantly due to human activities, which have a significant impact on their nests and hatchlings.

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