SEA Turtle Lab, Malaysia’s first-of-its-kind turtle lab in a hotel lobby
Launched last year, the lab is sponsored by The Taaras and is manned and equipped by University Malaysia Terengganu’s Sea Turtle Research Unit.
The objective of the laboratory is to gather data and use it to improve sea turtle hatchery management, such as the optimum type of sand as well as on sea turtle hatchlings, particularly on their digging and swimming habits. Since it is located within the lobby building, the lab gives resort guests the opportunity to witness sea turtle conservation first-hand during their vacation at The Taaras and as well as contribute to the conservation work by donating or adopting a sea turtle through SEATRU’s adoption programme.`
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Photo from New Straits Times.
