Terengganu: The leatherback sea turtles, an endangered species of turtle, are reported to have returned to the waters of this state yesterday. Terengganu State Fisheries Department director Pang Nyukang stated that the appearance of the world's largest turtle species was detected through the analysis of physical crawling tracks measuring 2.1 meters wide on the sand, as well as the discovery of nests with turtle eggs measuring approximately 52 millimeters along the Pantai Marang shoreline.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, 44 turtle eggs found at the location have been safely transferred to the hatchery in Rantau Abang, and are expected to hatch within the next seven to nine weeks. "The reappearance of the 'king of turtles' was reported by the staff of the Terengganu State Fisheries Office. The last time this largest turtle species landed in the waters off Terengganu was in 2017," Pang said.

The rediscovery of the leatherback turtle brings new hope that future generations will be able to witness the existence of this ancient creature. It also proves that the Terengganu coast remains a safe habitat and a preferred landing destination for these giant animals, as stated in a statement on the official Facebook page of the Terengganu State Fisheries Department today.

In this regard, Pang emphasized the need for the public to work together to maintain the cleanliness of the beach and sea for the sustainability of this highly valuable heritage species. "This is a reminder for all of us to jointly protect and preserve the treasures of nature. Let's all pray that all the turtle eggs found can hatch and the baby turtles can swim back to the ocean safely," he added.