"Turtles play a critical role in keeping marine ecosystems healthy; the same ecosystems which sustain our fisheries and tourism industries that provide food and livelihoods for millions of people. Marine turtles are threatened with extinction due to various factors, including: the practice of consuming turtle eggs, marine and nesting beach pollution as well as illegal trade of turtles and their parts. Leatherback turtles have already been declared functionally extinct in Malaysia. In the 1950s, there were 10,000 leatherback nests in Rantau Abang each year; now there are less than 10. Moreover, turtle protection laws are inadequate. Please sign up and help save turtles."
I think the least we could do is to pledge our support for our priceless treasures. I never had the opportunity to see the Leatherback turtles @ Rantau Abang. And I hope that in the near future I would be able to!
I am a big believer that every pledge/vote/signature counts! :)
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