Terengganu records fourth leatherback turtle landing in a month, bringing protected eggs to 265

Dungun, October 1 — Four leatherback turtles were found coming ashore to lay eggs in Terengganu over the past month, bringing the total number of transferred eggs for protection and incubation to 265, according to the Fisheries Department. The first landing occurred on September 1 at Pantai Pasir Puteh, Marang, with 44 eggs collected.

The second landing took place on September 13 at Pantai Rantau Abang, yielding 81 eggs. The third landing was recorded on September 22 at Pantai Kuala Abang, with a total of 70 eggs. The most recent landing was spotted early this morning at Pantai Jambu Bongkok, Marang, bringing the total number of leatherback turtle landings to four in the past month.

The eggs were successfully retrieved, and the nests now under the conservation management of the Rantau Abang Turtle Conservation and Information Centre (TCIC). The incubation period for the eggs is estimated between 55 and 70 days, depending on sand temperature and nest conditions. The Department of Fisheries urges the public to report any sightings of leatherback turtles to ensure their protection and conservation efforts continue.