Vol. 2, No.1

December 2010 SEATRU Newsletter

SEATRU Updates on Conservation, Research and Outreach Programs 2010

Message from the Team Leader

This year seems to have flown by in a blink. Without realizing it, we are almost at the end of 2010. This year was the second year for my team with SEATRU. With hard work, dedication and commitments from my team members, I can conclude that this year went off better compared to last year. Off course we have encountered few obstacles along the way, but when we work as a team definitely we could overcome each hurdle. The best thing was, as of the previous year we had fun in performing our work, and we have ended this season with joy and laughter!

This year the nesting at Chagar Hutang had increased compared to last year. Monitoring was conducted for the whole year from January to December 2010. We have recorded a total of 676 nesting, of which 661 were green turtle nests and 15 were hawksbill turtle nests. From these a total of 40,000 healthy hatchlings were returned back to the sea. Our sincere thanks to all SEATRU volunteers (Slot A to Slot Z) for helping us in monitoring and protecting turtle nests at Chagar Hutang.

It has been 18 years since SEATRU first started the sea turtle conservation program at Chagar Hutang. The unit is still very much active and dedicated in saving the sea turtles even though project leaders have changed hands. It is because of your support and action that motivate us to keep on going. We hope that the sea turtle conservation program will continue to inspire the next generations to come. In order to document all the activities conducted by SEATRU for the last 18 years, and to thanks all that have involved and support the conservation program, we have produced a special book entitled ‘ Turtle Sanctuary’. This book can be ordered directly by emailing us at [email protected] or from Penerbit UMT (www.umt.edu.my/penerbitumt. Profit from the book sale will be used to support the long-term sea turtle conservation at Redang Island. This book is a perfect gift for yourself and your love one.

Last but not least, my sincere thanks to everyone for helping and supporting us throughout the year. Our team will not be able to conduct all these without the help and support from so many people. Thank you! Merry Christmas and have a Blessed New Year 2011!

Best wishes,

Juanita Joseph SEATRU Team Leader

SEATRU Team 2010:

Director/Trust Fund holder: Prof. Dr. Mohd. Lokman Husain SEATRU Adviser: Assoc. Prof. Liew Hock Chark Team Leader: Dr. Juanita Joseph Research Assistants: Siti Norazliyana Ali & Lionel Harith Sebastian Postgraduate Students: Ooi Boon Leong, Uzair Rusli, Azlyn Tahir, Chong Yee Kuen, Staff at Chagar Hutang: Mahadi, Mann, Fifi and Mizi

From left to right: Boon Leong, Tarmizi, Kuen and Lionel Front row (seated): Mann, Mahadi, Mr. Liew, Juanita and Yana Not in the photo: Prof. Lokman, Uzair, Azlyn and Fifi

Thank you from all of us & Happy New Year 2011!

Summary of SEATRU Activities 2010:

1. Sea Turtle Conservation Project at Chagar Hutang, Redang Island:

Nesting turtles: This year we have recorded a total of 676 nesting at Chagar Hutang from 157 female turtles. Out of these, 661 were green turtle nests (from 151 females) and the remaining 15 nests were of hawksbill turtles (from 6 females). We have more than 271 nests compared to nesting recorded in 2009. Most of the nesters for 2010 were newly-tagged mothers (115 green and 6 hawksbill turtles). The remaining 36 individuals were re-migrant turtles that had been tagged and nested at Chagar Hutang in the previous years. Table 1 summarized the 2010 sea turtle nesting females at Chagar Hutang.

Table 1: Summary of the 2010 nesting females at Chagar Hutang

Year First Green Hawksbill Tagged 2010 115 6

2009 6 -

2008 1 -

2007 3 -

2006 5 -

2005 3 -

2004 1 -

2003 1 - 2002 1 -

2001 4 -

2000 3 -

1998 4 -

1997 2 - 1995 2 -

1993 5 -

TOTAL 151 6

In-situ eggs incubation - A total of 52,848 turtle eggs were incubated in Chagar Hutang in 2010. There were 20 nests left to complete their incubation on the beach when we closed the research station on 31 October 2010. The analyses of these nests were later conducted by our workers. This year because of the heavy rain, both rivers at Chagar Hutang were flooded twice and we had lost about 25 nests under incubation from this disaster.

Overall hatch success of in-situ nests at Chagar Hutang for 2010 was 70%. It was estimated a total of 37,106 healthy hatchlings were returned back to the sea.

2. Sea Turtle Research 2010

Other than the long-term tagging, nesting and in-situ egg incubation of sea turtles at Chagar Hutang, SEATRU also conducted other research on sea turtles:

Monitoring and determination of sea turtles at feeding grounds throughout Malaysian waters using molecular genetic technique (FRGS 59133; October 2009 – October 2011). This research is a continuation from last year‟s research.

Sampling was conducted at Sipadan Island, Redang Island, Pulau Tiga, Layang- layang, Melaka and Sarawak Turtle Islands. All genetic samples from foraging grounds and sea turtle carcasses from the Hainan poaching incidence in 2007 were sequenced and analysed.

Sipadan Island Scientific Expedition (25 – 30 April 2010): SEATRU was chosen to lead the Sea Turtle Research Group during this expedition. Other than to conduct survey and assessments of the nesting and resident turtles at Sipadan Island, we also took this opportunity to collect more genetic samples from this area.

Effect of incubation methods on crawling and swimming performance of green turtle hatchlings (SEATRU 63130). This research is expected to be completed in March 2011.

Forensic investigation of sea turtle eggs sold at Pasar Payang, Kuala (FRGS 59133). All turtle egg samples claimed to be from Terengganu had been analysed. We are currently still analyzing egg samples claimed to be from the Sulu Sea.

RFID (PIT tag) study of nesting turtles at Chagar Hutang, collaboration between Universiti Terengganu and Senstech Sdn. Bhd.

For the first trial experiment, we tagged 5 nesting green turtles using PIT tags (RFID) designed by Senstech Sdn. Bhd. The microchip retained perfectly in the turtles and successfully read using RFID scanner for the whole 2010 breeding season. More experiments will be conducted next year to determine the reliability of this microchip.

RFID implant set supplied by SENSTECH Sdn. Bhd. It was kept in a sterilized packaging to avoid infection on sea turtles.

Monitoring the movements of head-started juvenile hawksbill turtles using satellite telemetry. This research was a collaboration between SEATRU- Universiti Malaysia Terengganu and Aquaria KLCC, with partial grant from the Body Shop Foundation. This research was originally proposed by the former Project Leader of SEATRU. The juvenile hawksbill turtles (Duke and Myrtle) were successfully deployed with satellite transmitter and released back to the sea on 28 August 2010. Duke decided to remain at Redang Island, whereas Myrtle decided to swim towards Vietnam waters. Last signals were obtained in November 2010. We are currently in the process of writing a report on this study. Transportation of the turtles to Redang Island was sponsored by Berjaya Air.

- Two search operations were conducted to locate Duke around Redang Island. Unfortunately, we failed to locate him. Search operation will be resumed again once the monsoon season ends.

- Apart from releasing the three juvenile hawksbill turtles raised at Aquaria KLCC since 2006, we also released the last green turtle (Albert) on 23 October 2010. Albert was supposed to be released last year during the „Turtle can Fly event‟ but because of health problem he was sent back to Aquaria, KLCC.

- With this research, the MOU finally end between SEATRU-Universiti Malaysia Terengganu and Aquaria, KLCC.

The arrival of turtles to Chagar Hutang

The deployment satellite transmitter on Duke Aziz

Tracking for freedom

Myrtle into the new frontier

‘Crown-of-Thorns’ (COT) clean-up at Layang-layang Island (24 Nov – 4 Disember 2010). SEATRU was invited to participate in this clean-up which was organized by Majlis Keselamatan Negara and Fisheries Institute Research, Sarawak. Apart from the COT clean-up, we also took this opportunity to collect more genetic samples of turtles from foraging ground.

Crown-of-thorns, Acanthaster planci is a large sea star. It lives and prey on live corals, often killing them in the process. Through this destructive feeding, crown- of-thorns disrupts the entire reef ecosystem. Clean-up is necessary to control the COT outbreak. Kuen and Boon Leong participated in this clean-up.

Undergraduate Research 2010/2011 (SEATRU 63130 and the Department of marine Science, FMSM)

o Morphological characteristic identification and diversity of fungi isolated from un-hatched (rotten) eggs of green turtle (Chelonia mydas) at Chagar Hutang and Ma‟Daerah.

o Ants predation on green turtle nests at Chagar Hutang, Redang Island and its control.

o Assessment of tag loss and photographic identification of sea turtles at Chagar Hutang, Redang Island

o Study of blood cell morphology of nesting green turtle (Chelonia mydas) in Chagar Hutang, Redang Island.

3. Conferences and Workshops

i. 30th Annual Symposium on Sea Turtle Biology and Conservation, Goa India, 24 – 30 April 2010.

Lionel and Kuen participated in this conference. 3 posters were presented, as follows: Chong Yee Kuen - Using DNA to determinate the Origin of green and hawksbill turtles from the feeding ground of Malaysian waters. Lionel - Hatching success on in-situ and relocated green turtle (Chelonia mydas) nests incubated in Chagar Hutang, Redang Island, Terengganu. Juanita - Population genetics of green turtle (Chelonia mydas) in Malaysia based on mtDNA sequences

ii. First International Conference on Managing Ecosystem Health of Tropical Seas (ECOSEAS), 19 – 21 October 2010, Putrajaya Marriott Hotel.

Juanita participated in this conference and presented a paper on „Demographic composition of green turtle at foraging ground off Semporna waters, Sabah‟. She was also the judge for student‟s poster and oral presentation in this conference.

iii. Regional Program Planning Workshop on Research and Management on foraging habitat of Sea Turtles in the Southeast Asian Waters (Japanese Trust Fund V Program), 10 – 11 March, Melaka.

Workshop was organized by SEAFDEC-MFRDMD. Mr. Liew was invited as a resource person, whereas Juanita was invited as an observer.

iv. Seminar Promoting Turtle Excluder Devices (TEDs) in Sabah Shrimp Fisheries: Linking Environmental Protection and Sustainable Fisheries, 28 September 2010, Beverly Hotel, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.

This one day seminar was organized by Jabatan Perikanan Sabah and the Marine Research Foundation, Sabah. Seminar was attended by Mr. Liew and Juanita.

v. Bengkel Pemurniaan buku ‘Redang Island Turtle Sanctuary’, Awana , 3 – 5 November 2010.

This workshop was organized by Penerbit UMT to finalise SEATRU‟s first book – Redang Island Turtle Sanctuary. Mr. Liew, Yana and Juanita participated in this workshop. This workshop was a success and our book was launched on 8 December 2010 at Ri-Yaz Heritage, Pulau Duyung, .

4. SEATRU Outreach Programs 2010

i. SEATRU Volunteer Program

The Volunteer Program 2010 was opened for bookings on 14 February 2010. More than 300 emails were received, but we only managed to accept 198 volunteers for 2010 (Slot A – Slot Z).

The Volunteer program started from 2 April 2010 and ends on 2 October 2010. This year we had reduced the number of volunteers from 12 volunteers to 8 volunteers per slot. The volunteer‟s fees remained the same as in 2009. However, for 2011 we need to increase the volunteer fees, as the cost of many consumable items (eg. petrol and food) have gone up.

Booking for 2011 Volunteer program will be opened on 2nd February 2011. Number of volunteers remained 8 persons per slot. Any changes about this program will be announced in our website.

ii. Adoption Programs

This year a total of 9 nests and 35 turtles had been adopted. Our sincere thanks to all foster parents for the generous donations and for supporting the sea turtle conservation program at Chagar Hutang.

List of turtle and nest adopters for 2010:

GeoHydrocean Services Sdn Bhd (10 turtles) Wang Ding Ding (1 turtle)

George Anthony Psillides (2 turtles) Hua Shuang (1 turtle)

Hing Lee Siang (1 turtle) Lee Kooi Thing (1 turtle)

Louisa Gan (1 turtle) Ng Yong Hee (1 turtle)

Chow Siew Ling (1 turtle) Teng Sy – Yun (1 turtle)

Gan Bin Qi (1 turtle) Foo Yoke Pink (1 turtle)

Ong Joo Yong (1 turtle) Suhana Abdullah Shukor (1 turtle)

Eve Hoh Wei Ying (1 turtle) Ng Wei Khang (1 turtle)

Tew Tiong Cheng (1 turtle) Emily Tan (3 turtles)

Yap El Fuon (1 turtle) Iskandar A. Hashim (5 nests)

Tham Lai Yee (1 turtle) Alec & Catharine Reed (2 nests)

Sridharan Nair (1 turtle) Hing Lee Siang (1 nest)

Mohammad Faiz Bin Mohammad Azmi (1 turtle) Ma See Yan (1 nest)

Jennifer Chang (1 turtle)

iii.Annual Turtle camps

This year we conducted the 15th Turtle Camps or famously known by the local villagers as „Kem Si Penyu‟ from 8 – 10 July 2010. As of the previous years since its introduction in 1995, the camp was partially sponsored by Berjaya Redang Beach Resort. A total of 44 Primary 5 students from Sekolah Kebangsaan Pulau Redang participated in this camp. We divided these kids into two groups (22 students each), and each group was brought to Chagar Hutang for two days and one night. The students were exposed to sea turtle conservation and research, watched nesting activities and emergence of hatchlings, and participated in interactive activities.

Other than the Turtle Camp for the students of SK Pulau Redang at Chagar Hutang, SEATRU also organized turtle camps for: i.) Fairview International School and ii.) Sekolah Rendah Bukit Chempaka, Kuala Terengganu. These camps were conducted at Universiti Malaysia Terengganu.

iv. Awareness Programs

School visit Starting from March until October 2010, Chagar Hutang welcomed visitors from various schools, universities and agencies throughout Malaysia. Details of the visits were summarized in Table 2:

Table 2: School/University/Agency visit to Chagar Hutang in 2010

No. Name of School/University/Agency Date of Visits No. of Participants 1 Visit by the Marine Biodiversity and Conservation 25-27 Feb 2010 26 (MBM3300) students (group 1). 2 Visit by the Marine Biodiversity and Conservation 4 – 6 Feb 2010 27 (MBM3300) students (group 2). 3 Day visit by Petronas Cari Gali Sdn. Bhd. 21 March 2010 21 4 School visit from Elite Schools (coordinated 13 April 2010 100 by Pusat Ko, Pulau Redang). 5 Day visit from International School of Kuala Lumpur 16 April 2010 16 6 Day visit from staff of Education Department of 27 April 2010 80 Terengganu (coordinated by Pusat Ko, Pulau Redang) 7 Day visit by the Vice Chancellor of UMT and Pegawai 5 May 2010 15 Utama 8 Visit by the Malaysian Nature Society (Terengganu 7 – 9 May 2010 10 Branch) 9 Visits by teachers from the Education Department 18 May 2010 80 (coordinated by Pusat Ko, Pulau Redang) 10 Visit by Pusat Teknologi Maklumat, UMT and 21 – 22 May 2010 11 Senstech SDN. BHD. 11 Day visit by Kelab Nuri, Bank Rakyat 3 June 2010 No. Name of School/University/Agency Date of Visits No. of Participants 12 Day visit by students from ‘Program Penyelidikan 15 June 2010 120 Sains Marin, organized by the Education Department of Terengganu and Dept. of Marine Science, FMSM, UMT. 13 Visit by intern supervisors from Universiti Malaysia 3-4 July 2010 2 Sabah 14 Visit by students from SMK Tengku Mahmud, Besut to 15 July 2010 50 Chagar Hutang 15 Visit by the International School of Fairview, Kuala 17 July 2010 30 Lumpur to UMT & Redang Island 16 Program Penghayatan Taman Laut Malaysia Zon 26 July 2010 150 Timur Peringkat Kebangsaan Siri 2 Tahun 2010 17 Group visit from Laguna Redang guests 12 September 15 2010 18 Group visit from Project Aware (organized by Coral 17 September 40 Redang) to Chagar Hutang 2010

19 Group visit from Persatuan Mahasiswa Sains 24 September 40 Geomatik (GEOMASS), UITM, Shah Alam (40 students) 2010 20 Brother International (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. Corporate 25 September 27 Social Responsibility 2010: visit to Chagar Hutang 2010 21 Visit by Redang Marine Awareness Program 25 September 30 2010 participants 2010

22 Visit from Laguna’s visitors from China 30 September 30 2010 23 Visit by the Dream Team Studio Sdn. Bhd. ‘Big Bag Go 28 September 10 Cuti’ (Chinese program at AEC Channel 301) 2010 2010 24 Visit by Coastal Zone Concepts and theories (SKL5203) 15 October 2010 30 students. Lecturer Dr. Zainudin Bachok

Turtle Awareness Program at Sultanah Nur Zahirah Library, UMT

SEATRU with the help of facilitators from the third year Marine Biology and Marine Science students, Department of Marine Science, FMSM conducted a Turtle Awareness Program at Sultanah Nur Zahirah Library (PSNZ) from 22 August to 2 September 2010. This was the first ever campaign conducted especially designed for staff and students of UMT to increase awareness and understanding on conservation of sea turtles, as well as to promote ocean conservation. The two weeks awareness campaign offered interesting and interactive activities. Talks on sea turtles, as well as conservation and research conducted by SEATRU were given by Dr. Juanita. Daily exhibition of sea turtle specimens and posters were displayed at the library‟s foyer.

Talk on Turtles and Coral Reefs to MNS Selangor Marine Group

This talk was given by Mr. Liew at Redang Pelangi Resort during the “International Cleanup Day 2010” organized by the Marine Group of Malaysian Nature Society Selangor Branch on 18 September 2010.

Redang Pelangi Awareness program

We were invited by Redang Pelangi Resort to give briefing on sea turtle conservation, and as well as to promote the importance of conserving the ocean. Local and international tourists attended the two hours talk by Dr. Juanita. Yana and Nel were also busy selling SEATRU merchandise to raise fund for sea turtle conservation. Redang Pelangi Resort and Dive Centre donated RM2000.00 to support the conservation program.

Beach clean-up by Marina Club, 25 September 2010

SEATRU was invited to participate in the Beach Clean-up organized by Marina Club of UMT. Mr. Liew gave the talk on behalf of SEATRU. Besides, SEATRU also provide some specimens and posters to be used during this program.

UMT’s Scout Club - Turtle Awareness Program at , 15th October 2010

SEATRU was also invited to give a talk during the UMT‟s Scout Club Turtle Awareness Progam at Rantau Abang, Terengganu. Yana gave the talk on behalf of SEATRU.

v. TV media and newspapers

This year SEATRU was featured in media more than the previous years. Through our sea turtles research and outreach activities, SEATRU was featured few times in TV3‟ Buletin Utama, Majalah 3 and RTM news. We were also featured in a documentary by RTM which is expected to be aired in April 2011. Apart from that, we were also featured in „Big Bag Go Cuti (ASTRO AEC)‟. As for newspaper articles, more than 10 articles about SEATRU were published this year, mostly on our research and as well as our outreach programs.

vi. Corporate Social Responsbilities (CSR) i. Brothers International

The company had chosen sea turtle conservation and beach clean-up as their 2010 Corporate Social Responsibility towards protecting the environment. The group was given briefings on sea turtle conservation, the importance of sea turtles to the marine ecosystem and it threats, marine debris, and hands-on experience on nest analysis. These activities were the first marine endeavor for the 27 staff of Brother International (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd., as most of their previous CSR projects focused in making the earth green by planting trees. Seeing 70 green turtle hatchlings came out from a nest for the first time, making them proud parents for these cute babies. Excitements on their face were very obvious, and we hope program like this can increase their awareness on the fragility of this threaten marine animal. They conducted beach clean-up on the 350m Chagar Hutang beach. In order to help the long-term sea turtle conservation and support the work conducted by SEATRU, Brother International (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. donated RM5000.00. Cheque was presented by Mr Yoshiaki Otsuka, the Director and Country Head of Brother International (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.

ii. Pricewaterhouse Cooper (PwC)

This year Pricewaterhouse Cooper had chosen SEATRU for their Corporate Social Responsibility Program. The theme for their Turtle Project was “putting ourselves in the turtles‟ shoes”. This program was held in the whole month of October 2010 at their main office in Kuala Lumpur. Their main objectives in their Turtle Project were to raise awareness on sea turtle conservation among PwC staff and to raise fund for SEATRU. Total fund generated from this program was RM 6,476.22. Activities during this program were Turtle Mascot dares, photography & donations, sale of cupcakes, and sale of turtle merchandise. Representative of SEATRU (Yana and Lionel) were also invited to give talk at PwC on 28 October 2010.

vi. Student’s Attachment with SEATRU 2010

We received more than 10 applications from university students to conduct their internship with SEATRU. However we only accepted four students for internship with SEATRU in 2010.

The students were:

No. Name University Attachment period i. Tonguy Allo University of Sud Brittany, France 18 April – 15 May 2010 (Master student) ii. Anthony Montagne University of Sud Brittany, France 18 April – 15 May 2010 (Master student) iii. Masturah Nadzari Universiti Malaysia Sabah 17 May – 24 July 2010 iv. Khaw Seek Chuan Universiti Sains Malaysia 09 May – 02 July 2010

Highlights of 2010

1. RTM recording for sea turtle documentary, 14 – 16 April 2010

2. The 30th International Sea Turtle Symposium, Goa India, 24 – 30 April 2010

3. Sipadan Scientific Expedition 2010, 25 – 30 April 2010

4. Turtle Camp for the Year 5 students of SK Pulau Redang, 8 – 10 July 2010

5. Tracking for Freedom, 26 – 28 August 2010

6. Turtle Awareness Program at UMT, 22 August – 2 September 2010

7. Crown of Thorns (COT) clean-up at Layang-layang Island, Sabah, 23 November – 4 December 2010

8. ‘Redang Island Turtle Sanctuary’ book Launching at Ri-Yaz Heritage, Pulau Duyung, Kuala Terengganu. 8 December 201.

Launching of Redang Island Turtle Sanctuary book 8 December 2010 Ri-Yaz Heritage, Pulau Duyung, Terengganu

Summary of SEATRU activities in 2010:

Date Activities Remarks 1 January 2010 Opening of SEATRU research station for The beach is monitored by SEATRU 2010 staff 14 February 2010 Pre-registration of the 2010 volunteer Online at www.umt.edu.my/seatru program 10 – 11 March 2010 Regional Program Planning Workshop Participated by Juanita and Mr. Liew on Research and Management on foraging habitat of Sea Turtles in the Southeast Asian Waters (Japanese Trust Fund V Program), Melaka 3 April 2010 Opening of Volunteer Program 2010 Volunteer program 2010: 3 April – 2 October 2010. All slots are fully booked.

14-16 April 2010 RTM recording for Sea Turtle Individual involved: Mr Liew, Juanita, Conservation Documentary. Expected RAs, seatru staff and volunteer Slot B. to be aired on TV in December 2010. Underwater shots by Gbetch and Kamarun. 18 April – 15 May 2010 Internship students from University of Anthony & Tanguy Sud Brittany, France 24 - 30 April 2010 Attended by: Lionel & Kuen Poster presentation: The 30th Annual Sea Turtle Symposium Goa, India Juanita: Population Genetics of green turtle (Chelonia mydas) in Malaysia based on mitochondrial DNA sequences.

Kuen: Population Genetics of Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas) in Malaysia based on Mitochodria DNA Sequences

Lionel: Hatching Success on In-situ and Relocated Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas) Nests Incubated in Chagar Hutang, Redang Island, Terengganu

25 – 30 April 2010 Sipadan Scientific Expedition 2010 Juanita – group leader for the Sea (anjuran Sabah Parks) Turtle Group

9 May – 2 July 2010 Internship student from Universiti Sains Kaw Seek Chuan Malaysia (USM) 17 May – 24 July 2010 Internship student from Universiti Masturah Nadzari Malaysia Sabah (UMS) 3 July 2010 Visit by intern supervisors from 2 examiners. One night stay at Chagar Universiti Malaysia Sabah Hutang. 8 – 10 July 2010 Turtle Camp for the Primary 5 students 50 students involved & 6 teachers. of S.K. Pulau Redang Partially sponsored by Berjaya Redang beach Resort Date Activities Remarks 26 July 2010 Deployment of one hawksbill turtle Collaboration with AQUARIA, KLCC with satellite transmitter at Aquaria, and fund from the Body Shop KLCC Foundation.

26 August 2010: Releasing of 3 turtles at Chagar Hutang (2 hawksbills will deployed with sat. transmitter + 1 green turtle will be released) 24-26 July 2010 Pameran Konvo Exhibition 22 August – 2 Turtle Awareness Program at PSNZ, Talks by Dr Juanita September 2010 UMT Exhibition at library’s foyer Invited school children from SK Tok Jembal, Chung Hwa Primary School & SK Teluk Ketapang. Students activities organized by MBM3300 students

26 August 2010 Arrival of Myrine, Myrtle and Duke from Aquaria, KLCC using Berjaya Air 28 August 2010 Released of turtles. Duke & Myrtle were deployed with satellite transmitter 18 September 2010 Talk on sea turtles and during Given by Assoc. Prof. Liew Hock Chark the International Cleanup Day 2010 at Redang pelangi 25 September 2010 Redang Pelangi Marine Awareness Briefing: Program 2010 At Chagar Hutang: By Lionel i. Visit to Chagar Hutang at 9.30 At Redang Pelangi resort: Juanita am Exhibition: Lionel & Yana ii. Talks & Exhibition at Redang Donation: RM2000.00 Pelangi (night) 25 September 2010 Penceramah bagi Program Beach Briefing by Assoc. Prof. Liew Hock Clean-up 2010 anjuran Kelab Marina, Chark Jabatan sains Marin, FMSM 28 September 2010 Bengkel Turtle Excluder Device (TED) Attended by: Juanita & Mr. Liew anjuran Jabatan Perikanan Sabah & Marine Research Foundation 7 October 2010 SEATRU’s Family Day 2010 7 – 8 October 2010 First search operation to locate Duke at Juanita, Mr Liew, Yana, Kuen, Ooi and Redang Island staff at CH 15 October 2010 Awareness program by UMT’s Scout Briefing by Yana club at Rantau Abang 18 – 21 October 2010 First International Conference on Oral presentation: Juanita Managing Ecosystem Health of Tropical Title: Demographic composition of Seas (ECOSEAS 2010), Putrajaya green turtle, Chelonia mydas at Marriott Hotel. foraging ground off Semporna waters, Sabah, Malaysia 20 – 23 October 2010 Second search operation to locate Duke Aquaria, Yana, Lionel & staff at CH at Redang Island Also the released of Albert, the juvenile green turtle raised in Aquaria, KLCC. This end the MOU between UMT and Aquaria, KLCC. Date Activities Remarks 3-5 November 2010 Awana Kijal - Bengkel Pemurniaan buku Juanita, Mr Liew, Yana dan Penerbit ‘Redang Island Turtle Sanctuary’ UMT 24/11 – 12/12/2010 Projek Mega Pemusnahan COT Pulau Kuen and Boon Leong Layang-Layang, Malaysia. Anjuran: Majlis Keselamatan Negara dan Jabatan Perikanan Malaysia, Institut Penyelidikan Perikanan, Bahagian Sarawak & Labuan. 8 December 2010 ‘Redang Island Turtle Sanctuary’ book Mr. Liew, Yana and Juanita launching

Acknowledgements:

We would like to take this opportunity, to thank the following for their help and making it a successful year for SEATRU:

Universiti Malaysia Terengganu for supporting our conservation, research and outreach programs

2010 Sea Turtle Volunteers for their kind help in assisting us with the tedious conservation work at Chagar Hutang. We hope the one week experience you have at Chagar Hutang will be the best in your life. We would also like to thank those who sent us their beautiful photos to be used in SEATRU’s first book ‘Redang Island Turtle Sanctuary’.

Laguna Resort for giving us the unlimited complimentary ferry passes from Merang to Redang Island, and vice versa.

Berjaya Redang Resort for sponsoring our 15th Kem Si Penyu, 8 – 10 July 2010.

Brothers International (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.

Pricewaterhouse Cooper

International School of Kuala Lumpur

Redang Pelangi Resort

GeoHydrocean Sdn. Bhd.

To all nest/turtle adopters, and as well as those who generously donated to SEATRU

UMT student volunteers

MBM3300 students (Marine Biology and Marine Science students of the Department of Marine Science, FMSM)

Last but not least, our sincere thanks to all that involved directly or indirectly in making 2010 a success.

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