our aim
SEATRU’s main aim is to conserve Malaysia’s sea turtles , one of the most iconic symbols of our country’s natural heritage.
WHAT WE DO ?
We work alongside various governmental bodies , non-governmental organizations and research institutions from around the globe , in the following fields
CONSERVATION
RESEARCH
OUTREACH
WHAT WE CONSERVE ?
Malaysia is home to four out of the seven species of marine turtles
Olive-ridley Turtle
Local name: Penyu Lipas (Lepidochelys olivacea)
Shell Length: 50 – 70 cm
Weight: 30 – 60 kg
Colour: Olive brown
Diet: Crustaceans, molluscs, jellyfish, fish and seagrass
Range: Coastal tropics
Leatherback Turtle
Local Name: Penyu Belimbin (Dermochelys coriacea)
Shell Length: 150 – 180 cm
Weight: 300 – 600 kg
Colour: Black with white or grey patches
Diet: Predominantly jellyfish
Range: Oceanic. Nest in the tropics but moves to temperate water for foods
Green Turtle
Local Name: Penyu Agar / Penyu Pulau (Chelonia mydas)
Shell length: 90 – 110 cm
Weight: 110 – 180 kg
Colour: Olive-brown to green or black
Diet: Predominantly seagrass and seaweeds
Range: Coasts and islands in the tropics
Hawskbill Turtle
Local name: Penyu Sisik / Penyu Karah (Eretmochelys imbricata)
Shell Length: 70 – 90 cm
Weight: 40 – 90 kg
Colour: Combination of dark brown, yellow and brown
Diet: Predominantly sponges
Range: Tropical oceans near coral reefs