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TRAVEL A HAVEN FOR SEA TURTLES SIGHTINGS OF SEA TURTLES HAS DECREASED OVER THE YEARS IN ALMOST EVERYWHERE BUT HERE, THERE’S A PLACE FOR THEM TO CALL HOME IN THE EAST COAST OF MALAYSIA. Text and photos JESSY WONG 22 · WWW.<strong>GOASIAPLUS</strong>.COM
TRAVEL The coastal village of Rantau Abang in Terengganu, Malaysia used to be leatherback turtles’ nesting site with turtles gathering over tens of thousands in number before extreme poaching puts a stop to it all. Turtle eggs remained as the area’s local delicacy to this day but thanks to many conservation efforts, sea turtles are slowly making a comeback in an unassuming island of Redang. SETTING A GREAT START As a lover of island escapades, I am taken aback with the crystalline shores as my boat slowly rocks on its turquoise blue waters allowing a clear view of the ocean floor. The sight is almost unnatural considering Redang is one of the popular island vacation choices in Malaysia, I went with the notion of crowded and polluted beaches. I have never been more wrong. The Taaras Beach and Spa Resort, the best-kept secret of the island, is enclosed in between two hills allowing ample private beach access for their guests. Built back in 1993, the resort has come a long way since wooden stilts jetty days and travelling for hours to the resort. Considering the tip-top condition of the surroundings, The Taaras engage a hands-on public conservation effort in the island in playing their role for a greener environment. Slowly, the luxury resort is known for their active involvement in improving marine lives and nature through coral planting and turtle projects. The present state of the crystal-clear waters is a fruition of a decade’s labour through reefs planting from 10 years ago. This naturally allows fishes, corals and other marine animals to thrive in the scene. Such as one is the resurgence of sea turtles. WWW.<strong>GOASIAPLUS</strong>.COM · 23
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