A safe space for turtles


Back to the sea: A female turtle moving towards the water after laying eggs on Batu Buruk beach in Kuala Terengganu. — Bernama

KUALA TERENGGANU: The turtle landings on Batu Buruk beach signal that the reptiles are ready to lay their eggs along the 244km coast stretching from Kemaman to Besut, as well as on the resort island beaches.

Turtles are careful in choosing a landing to lay their eggs, said Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Institute of Oceanography and Environment, External Research Laboratory head Dr Mohd Uzair Rusli.

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