Perhentian Turtle Project

A project dedicated to the conservation of sea turtles around the coast of the Perhentian Islands, Malaysia.

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Overview

  • Protecting nesting and hatchling sea turtles with nightly beach patrols
  • Conducting species assessment with turtle photographic identification on snorkelling and kayaking activities
  • Immerse yourself with the local community on the Perhentian Islands

The Perhentian Turtle Project (PTP) was officially established in 2015 as a sea turtle research and conservation initiative under Fuze Ecoteer Outdoor Adventures Sdn. Bhd., in the Perhentian Islands Marine Park. They work in close collaboration with the local community, stakeholders, Department of Fisheries (DOF) and Marine Parks Division. Their work includes kayak surveys, nightly beach patrols, sea turtle stranding response, and awareness campaigns.

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About Perhentian Turtle Project

Aim

To conserve the sea turtle population of the Perhentian Island Marine Parks by monitoring them via photo ID, and increasing awareness as well as engagement within the Perhentian Community.

Objectives

  • To estimate the Perhentian sea turtle population size and dynamics

  • To identify the Perhentian sea turtle habitat use and connectivity

  • To respond to and determine causes of Perhentian sea turtle strandings

  • To create and raise awareness about sea turtles and marine conservation within the Perhentian community - the local community, stakeholders, tourists, and government

Where

The Perhentian Turtle Project is currently based in two places - Kampung Pasir Hantu (Fisherman's Village) on Perhentian Kecil, and Pantai Tiga Ruang (Turtle Beach aka the nesting beach) on Perhentian Besar.

Besides the nesting beach, the Perhentian Turtle Project conduct surveys at Teluk Pauh, the seagrass bed that serves as a green turtle feeding site. 

"This program was truly magical! Firstly, all the project staff were passionate, fun-loving, enthusiastic and so caring. Everyone had a common goal of helping the world and it was such a refreshing approach to live. Secondly, it really feels like you are contributing when you release the little hatchlings into the ocean. Moments I will never forget. Thirdly, it was simultaneously such a relaxing trip with lots of downtimes. I would definitely recommend travelling with a buddy so you can spend this time exploring the island together" - Ranita

Diving in Malaysia

Separated by the South China Sea, Malaysia is divided into Peninsula Malaysia on the Asian mainland, and East Malaysia in Borneo. Both parts of this fascinating country offer a wealth of different destinations - from beautiful islands and deep jungles, to modern cities and villages steeped in history.

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Courses available

No courses offered

Featured creatures

Sea turtles

Time commitment

2 weeks minimum

Suitable for

Singles, couples, teens, families, groups

Operating months

April - September