In Malaysia, warmer temperatures mean fewer male turtles, hurting conservation efforts
Sea turtle conservationists are concerned that uncontrolled global warming will feminise sea turtle hatchling populations.
Sat Jun 08 2024
Thailand frees endangered turtles with trackers to boost conservation hopes
The release of the turtles, follows an intense conservation effort to boost the leatherback's survival chances.
Fri May 17 2024
Two sea turtles nest on Spain's Mediterranean coast as waters warm
Spain, France and Italy have been recording an increased presence of loggerhead turtle egg clutches.
Sat Jun 24 2023
Discovery of two-headed sea turtle hatchling in T'ganu
LTTW informed that the "the two heads shared a similar morphology and responded differently to external stimuli".
Fri Sep 02 2022
Hotter summers mean Florida's turtles are mostly born female
Florida's sea turtles are grappling with a gender imbalance made worse by climate change.
Wed Aug 03 2022
Indonesia releases 33 sea turtles after rescue from poachers
Indonesia has become a hub of international trafficking of marine turtles, feeding demand from countries like Malaysia, Vietnam and China.
Sat Jan 08 2022
Sea turtles return to Thailand's shores during pandemic
The turtle's nesting was spotted in November by scientists. In about two months, the 100 eggs will hatch and babies will slide towards the sea, guided by the moonlight.
Fri Dec 24 2021
Mayo to Med: Israel returns sea turtles after tar cleanup
A handful of endangered sea turtles have been returned to Israel's Mediterranean waters after surviving an oil spill.
Sun Apr 11 2021
Thousands of cold-stunned sea turtles being rescued in Texas
Sea Turtle Inc have "collected" more than 3,500 sea turtles so far.
Thu Feb 18 2021
Why are Malaysia's sea turtles disappearing?
The status of marine turtles in Malaysia is either endangered or critically endangered.
Mon Dec 21 2020
Protecting Malaysian turtles, one step at a time
It was important to save the species to preserve the balance of the ocean's ecosystem, especially for the country's fisheries sector.
Mon Oct 05 2020
Aquaria KLCC staff receive 'unexpected' surprise!
As the staff was performing daily routine preparations for the day's opening, they found a Styrofoam box partially filled with saltwater, with an air ventilation hole cut into it.
Fri May 12 2017
Hundreds of coins extracted from Omsin, the sea turtle
Omsin, a 25 year old female green sea turtle, rests next to a tray of coins that were removed from her stomach.
Tue Mar 07 2017
Sea turtle deaths alarming Central America
Hundreds of sea turtles are washing up dead on the beaches of Central America and scientists don't know why.
Tue Nov 12 2013
Green sea turtles eat more plastic than ever: study
Endangered green turtles are ingesting more man-made debris, including potentially lethal plastic products, than ever before.
Fri Aug 09 2013
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024