I found the post below from a thread on Fins Online website forum from Francesca & Ray and thought it is a good summary of what the project is all about & how you can help. I will be updating this post when I get more information from Francesca.
| OnTheSpot | 05-28-2007 05:05 PM |
Turtle Conservation - Kudat, Sabah
KUDAT TURTLE CONSERVATION SOCIETY
As the future of Kudat transcends from its fishing industry based economy to that of a sustainable fisheries and possibly Eco tourism future, it will be essential to protect both the oceans and beaches around Kudat, but also its very diverse marine eco system. We have many turtles swimming off the Kudat beaches, our aim is to not only preserve what we have but encourage their growth and abundance of the turtle population.
This can be done if we join together and help reduce marine and estuarine (River and Mangrove) pollution, reduction and elimination of the taking of turtle’s eggs and retaining their reefs and beach habitats. The group’s aim and objectives are to:
• Raise awareness of the plight and existence of the turtle population of Kudat
• Eliminate marine pollution and hence stop the consumption by turtles of
plastic bags (they think they are jelly fish)
• Measure and tag the turtles population in and around Kudat and Marudu bay
• Preserve the reefs and feeding grounds that the turtles now habitat-increase these areas
where we can
• Raise funds for sand restoration of damaged beaches in and around Kudat
• Make Kudat a center for Malaysian Turtle Conservation and tourism
• Cleaning in a systematic and regular way all over the beautiful beaches and mangroves we
have in Kudat and getting back the Kudat once well known for its pristine beaches and eco
diversity.
• To engage Malaysian and International companies to help us in our task of ownership and
management of the turtles, reefs and Mangroves in and around Kudat
All these great things can be done with your time, help and involvement! We are seeking like minded individuals who can and want to make a difference to the Malaysia Marine eco system, by getting involved means preserving the future for our children and grand children and give them back the wonder of Kudat, its beautiful seas, beaches and marine eco systems.
Join now and become the future of Kudat.
We are looking for a Chairman, Secretary, Fund raisers, communications, protocol and Project people. Please join our regular meetings and efforts.
Many Thanks,
KUDAT TURTLE CONSERVATION SOCIETY
Ray & Francesca Winfield, members and volunteers January 2007
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------KUDAT TURTLE CONSERVATION SOCIETY
As the future of Kudat transcends from its fishing industry based economy to that of a sustainable fisheries and possibly Eco tourism future, it will be essential to protect both the oceans and beaches around Kudat, but also its very diverse marine eco system. We have many turtles swimming off the Kudat beaches, our aim is to not only preserve what we have but encourage their growth and abundance of the turtle population.
This can be done if we join together and help reduce marine and estuarine (River and Mangrove) pollution, reduction and elimination of the taking of turtle’s eggs and retaining their reefs and beach habitats. The group’s aim and objectives are to:
• Raise awareness of the plight and existence of the turtle population of Kudat
• Eliminate marine pollution and hence stop the consumption by turtles of
plastic bags (they think they are jelly fish)
• Measure and tag the turtles population in and around Kudat and Marudu bay
• Preserve the reefs and feeding grounds that the turtles now habitat-increase these areas
where we can
• Raise funds for sand restoration of damaged beaches in and around Kudat
• Make Kudat a center for Malaysian Turtle Conservation and tourism
• Cleaning in a systematic and regular way all over the beautiful beaches and mangroves we
have in Kudat and getting back the Kudat once well known for its pristine beaches and eco
diversity.
• To engage Malaysian and International companies to help us in our task of ownership and
management of the turtles, reefs and Mangroves in and around Kudat
All these great things can be done with your time, help and involvement! We are seeking like minded individuals who can and want to make a difference to the Malaysia Marine eco system, by getting involved means preserving the future for our children and grand children and give them back the wonder of Kudat, its beautiful seas, beaches and marine eco systems.
Join now and become the future of Kudat.
We are looking for a Chairman, Secretary, Fund raisers, communications, protocol and Project people. Please join our regular meetings and efforts.
Many Thanks,
KUDAT TURTLE CONSERVATION SOCIETY
Ray & Francesca Winfield, members and volunteers January 2007
If you are interested to know more or would like to be involved in the project / society, please let me know and I will get in touch with Francesca.
(leave a comment or send me an email. tnx ).
The next big event for the project will be on 16th September 2007 which coincides with Malaysia Day.
cheers to the ladies that lunch !
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