Chagar Hutang Turtle Sanctuary turns the tide

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Discover how Chagar Hutang Turtle Sanctuary’s conservation efforts are saving marine life at Pulau Redang.  Story by: Dinesh Kumar Maganathan Shot by: Bani Jamian Presented by: Theevya Ragu Edited by: Selven Razz  Read More:   Free Malaysia Today is an independent, bi-lingual news portal with a focus on Malaysian current affairs.    Subscribe to our channel - http://bit.ly/2Qo08ry   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Check us out at https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com Follow FMT on Facebook: https://bit.ly/49JJoo5 Follow FMT on Dailymotion: https://bit.ly/2WGITHM Follow FMT on X: https://bit.ly/48zARSW  Follow FMT on Instagram: https://bit.ly/48Cq76h Follow FMT on TikTok : https://bit.ly/3uKuQFp Follow FMT Berita on TikTok: https://bit.ly/48vpnQG  Follow FMT Telegram - https://bit.ly/42VyzMX Follow FMT LinkedIn - https://bit.ly/42YytEb Follow FMT Lifestyle on Instagram: https://bit.ly/42WrsUj Follow FMT on WhatsApp: https://bit.ly/49GMbxW  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Download FMT News App: Google Play – http://bit.ly/2YSuV46 App Store – https://apple.co/2HNH7gZ Huawei AppGallery - https://bit.ly/2D2OpNP  #FMTLifestyle #Turtles #Conservation #ChargarHutang #Terengganu

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00:00For decades, sea turtles at Pulau Redang in Terengganu faced a bleak future due to poaching and habitat degradation.

00:09But in 1993, hope emerged with the Chagarhutang Turtle Conservation Project.

00:16Increasing numbers of returning turtles to Chagarhutang have been observed, showcasing the success of their conservation efforts.

00:26The project, co-founded by Dr. Chan Eng Heng and Liu Hopchark, has transformed Chagarhutang into a turtle sanctuary since 2005, with the waters here protected since 1994.

00:40The conservation efforts have significantly increased nesting activity, from 200 to 300 nests annually to over 1,000 to 1,500 nests per year.

00:52This success is attributed to Chagarhutang's Turtle Release Program, a collaboration between University of Malaysia Terengganu, NGOs and local stakeholders.

01:03The program goes beyond simply releasing hatchlings. It fosters responsibility and awareness among locals and tourists alike.

01:14Educational day trips to Chagarhutang offer on-site briefings by sea trout scientists, site visits, nest checking and, if you're lucky, nest excavations.

01:25Imagine a clutch of tiny turtle hatchlings brimming with life emerging from the sand and embarking on their journey to the ocean.

01:34Everyone is welcome to be part of the solution towards a healthier planet, one hatchling release at a time.

01:42Remember, your actions, no matter how small, can contribute to the ongoing success story of Chagarhutang Beach and its magnificent inhabitants.

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