turtles

Malaysian State To Ban Trade Of Turtle Eggs

A Malaysian state that is a major nesting site for turtles will ban the trade in their eggs, authorities said Thursday, in a boost for the threatened creatures. Turtles regularly crawl ashore to lay their eggs on beaches in northeastern Terengganu state, and the spectacle of babies hatching and scurrying into the sea is a major draw for tourists.But numbers have declined rapidly over the decades as they are hunted for their meat and shells, while rampant poaching of their eggs is als

22 May 2020
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What I learned From A Beach Weekend With Lush And Turtles

There’s only one way to describe a weekend filled with fun activities including a visit to a turtle conservation centre, a bath bomb workshop, not to mention all-you-can-eat buffets: TURTLE-Y AWESOME!The trip, hosted by LUSH Malaysia and Club Med Cherating Beach, was to highlight the plight of turtles and other sea creatures.

5 August 2019
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