Brunei To Became Safe Haven For Laying Turtles

Bandar Seri Begawan – The number of turtles in the sea, including Brunei are decreasing.

Continuous efforts are needed to encourage the number of turtles to land and lay eggs in Brunei beaches as a safe haven.

All kinds of turtles are categorised worldwide as endangered species.

The Insurance Islam Taib Sendirian Berhad yesterday released two olive Ridley turtles aged one year and two months, a green turtle, and three two years and nine month Hawksbill turtles to mark the 10th year anniversary of the insurance company’s formation.

The turtles were released at the Meragang Beach led by the Acting Managing Director of the Insurance Islam Taib, Dato Haji Junaidi.

Awang Hariel Bin Haji Simpol from the Fisheries Department delivered a briefing to enhance the awareness of endangered species and to implement a strategic plan in managing, protecting and preserving sea turtles especially in Brunei.

Dato Haji Junaidi tagged the first turtle and then released it into the sea followed by the other turtles.

Officers and staff of the Insurance Islam Taib Sendirian Berhad also carried out a cleaning campaign at the Meragang Beach.

Non-government organisations and public play an important role in protecting the turtles by not taking or eating any of the eggs, a Fisheries Department spokesman urged. -- Courtesy of Radio Television Brunei 

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