Conservation & Biodiversity news in Kampung Sri Kenangan

1. NRES: 230 million metric tons of plastic waste expected worldwide by 2040

   5 days ago The Sun Pantai Tanjung Gelam, Kuala Nerus, Terengganu 29.9 km

   At Pantai Tanjung Gelam in Kuala Nerus, a national Citizen Science program concluded with a beach cleanup. NRES Deputy Secretary-General said 230 million metric tons of plastic waste is projected to pollute the world by 2040, urging systematic monitoring. Over 100 participants collected 165 kg of waste.

2. Leatherback turtle returns to nest at Terengganu beach after nine-year absence

   5 days ago Berita Harian pantai Pasir Putih, Marang, Terengganu 43 km

   A leatherback turtle nested at Pasir Putih beach in Marang, Terengganu, last Wednesday, marking its first return to the location in nine years. A local turtle egg leaseholder found 44 eggs and sent them to the Turtle Conservation and Information Centre in Rantau Abang for incubation.