2020 Was A Bumper Year For The Hawksbill Turtles I..

2020 was a bumper year for the Hawksbill turtles in Melaka. A historic 807 nests were successfully protected, especially in key nesting beaches such as Padang Kemunting, Kem Terendak, Tanjung Dahan, Tanjung Serai, and Meriam Patah, smashing the previous high of 600 nests in 2018.

This milestone was reached against the odds despite the COVID-19 pandemic affecting our monitoring work on the ground. We could not have done this without our generous supporters – thanks a million.

Although this is a small win that is worth celebrating, the threats are still rampant. Incompatible coastal development/activities such as mass tourism-related activities and a proposed mega reclamation associated with a port development project at Kuala Linggi is a key threat. In addition to that, there are currently no nesting beaches in Melaka protected for turtles.

WWF-Malaysia is currently working closely with agencies to establish turtle sanctuaries in key nesting beaches. Together with your support, we can ensure the survival of turtles for generations to come. Learn more, visit: https://community.wwf.org.my/project/8/updates Thank you.



2020 was a bumper year for the Hawksbill turtles in Melaka. A historic 807 nests were successfully protected, especially in key nesting beaches such as Padang Kemunting, Kem Terendak, Tanjung Dahan, Tanjung Serai, and Meriam Patah, smashing the previous high of 600 nests in 2018.

This milestone was reached against the odds despite the COVID-19 pandemic affecting our monitoring work on the ground. We could not have done this without our generous supporters – thanks a million.
Although this is a small win that is worth celebrating, the threats are still rampant. Incompatible coastal development/activities such as mass tourism-related activities and a proposed mega reclamation associated with a port development project at Kuala Linggi is a key threat. In addition to that, there are currently no nesting beaches in Melaka protected for turtles.

WWF-Malaysia is currently working closely with agencies to establish turtle sanctuaries in key nesting beaches. Together with your support, we can ensure the survival of turtles for generations to come. Learn more, visit: https://community.wwf.org.my/project/8/updates Thank you.

Source: https://www.facebook.com/wwfmy/photos/a.159457438241/1016141..

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