Turtles Return to Kelantan Beaches After 30 Years of 'Disappearance'

Green turtles return to Malaysia’s Kelantan coast after 30 years

As part of conservation efforts, 156 of the hatchlings were released back into the sea. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Green Turtles Return to Kelantan Coast After 30 Years as 156 Hatchlings Released in Pasir Puteh

KOTA BHARU, Aug 25 — Green turtles have returned to the Kelantan coast after a three-decade absence following the discovery of hatchlings in Pasir Puteh. The discovery was initially reported by members of the public to the local Fisheries Community (MyKP) before being referred to the Kelantan Fisheries Department for monitoring and conservation action. Kelantan Fisheries Department Director Ismail Ibrahim confirmed that the hatchlings were ident…