From this, 4,920 endangered Green Turtle hatchlings have been released and 16 hatchlings of the critically endangered Painted Terrapin species have also been successfully released.
The Lang Tengah Turtle Watch at Tanjong Jara Resort in Terengganu, Malaysia, which began in 2016, has saved 111 nests, with a combined total of 10,644 eggs.
From this, 4,920 endangered Green Turtle hatchlings have been released and 16 hatchlings of the critically endangered Painted Terrapin species have also been successfully released.
The resort’s nest adoption programme sees guests pledging to save turtles. They are invited to attend nest inspections, which are conducted at least once every three days during the peak season (May-October).
The Tanjong Jara Resort is part of the YTL Hotels portfolio, which includes resorts, hotels and spa villages across Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, China, Japan, Australia, France and the United Kingdom.