Sabah Park in Malyasia on the world turtle map
Pulau Selingan, an island 50 minutes away by speedboat, has gained international recognition in turtle conservation following its gazetting as a park 40 years ago.
“This has directly contributed to efforts to sustain the survival of turtles,” Sabah Parks Director Dr Jamili Nais said, when officiating the 40th Turtle Island Park Gazettement Day, Saturday.
“This is also in line with Sabah Parks objective towards maintaining and preserving places of interest with geography, geology, biology or historical sites from being polluted,” he said.
He said gazetting the park is an important effort in the conservation of the environment and brings new hope to the people of Sabah, especially in safeguarding the State’s marine resources.
Sabah Parks is responsible for protecting and managing the area through enforcement of the Parks Enactment 1984.
This includes providing basic amenities and recreational opportunities to the people, including tourists, as well as open opportunities for research.
Since 1964, eight islands have been declared as turtle farms namely Selingan, Gulisaan, Bakkungaan Kecil, Tegapil, Lankayan, Billean, Koyan-Koyan and Nunukan. The first turtle hatchery centre in Sabah was built on Selingan Island in August 1966 and two years later, two more turtle hatchery centres were set up in Bakkungaan Kecil and Gulisaan.
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