MEDIA
PRESS STATEMENTS
OCT 2021
Kapas Turtles joins with UMT & Seakeepers Asia
Kapas Turtles formed a partnership with the International Seakeepers Society Asia which, in turn, reached out for project support to the Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT), famed for its expertise in marine biology.
Newsletter 2021
The Rise of Turtle Tourism
Dive into the 2021 issue of the SEATRU Newsletter and explore our featured article!
Discover the passion, dedication, and journey that launched our mission to protect and preserve sea turtles. Pok Roni’s inspiring journery into sea turtle conservation.
27 January 2022
Turtles deaths will not stop unless we stop
25ᵀᴴ January saw the twelfth dead sea turtle found in Terengganu that year so far, compared to fifty-five the entirety of 2021.
This raises critical concerns on the alarming number of turtle deaths recorded within such a short period.
FEB 2022
Petition for sea turtles death investigation
In Feberuary 2022, we took a step forward to call for proper comprehensive investigations to be conducted to find the cause of any stranded sea turtle deaths. The petition was launched to protect our sea turtles and our natural heritage, to inform others and encourage them to support our cause for future generations.
5 MAY 2023
#BOTB is back for a second year
The community event kicked off with a community beach clean-up and a talk on plastic pollution. The turtle sand sculpture contest took place, with the theme “Pelestarian
Terumbu Karang Demi Warisan Penyu/Preserving Reefs For Our Turtle Heritage.” Together, we can make a difference for sea turtles and their habitats.
29 May 2023
Companies support #BOTB Campaign
In a remarkable display of corporate responsibility and environmental stewardship, prominent
companies joined forces to support and fund the turtle conservation program called Bring Our Turtles
Back organized by International Seakeepers Society Asia, University Malaysia Terengganu, and Kapas Turtles.
“The great thing about social media was how it gave a voice to voiceless people”
Jon Ronson
On Behalf Of All The Sea Turtles That Will Benefit From Your Generosity,
We Thank You In Advance For Your Support