Environment news in Pulau Redang Terengganu

1. Green turtle size at Pulau Redang shrinks, UMT study finds

   5 hours ago Astro Awani Pulau Redang, Terengganu

   A Universiti Malaysia Terengganu study found the average size of green turtles nesting at Pulau Redang fell from 100.8cm in 2005 to 96.8cm in 2022, with estimated weight dropping from 120kg to 105kg. Although nest numbers rose from 300 to 2,000 a year, researchers raised questions about habitat carrying capacity and changes in turtle population structure.

2. Terengganu proposes 2-year closure of 4 Redang coral sites after 80% damage

   1 day ago New Straits Times Pulau Redang

   Four snorkelling and diving sites around Pulau Redang in Terengganu have been proposed for a two-year closure to allow severely damaged coral reefs to recover. The proposal, submitted by resort operators and Reef Check Malaysia, cites over 80% coral damage at the sites, primarily due to human activities like tourists touching corals and boats dropping anchors. State tourism committee chairman Datuk Razali Idris said the proposal will be discussed with federal agencies.

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

   5 days ago The Sun Pantai Tanjung Gelam, Kuala Nerus, Terengganu 40.9 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.