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13538, Lorong Solehah 3A,
Taman Desa Solehah,
24000 Kemaman, Terengganu,
Malaysia.

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Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia (TCS) is the first not-for-profit organisation in Malaysia dedicated restoring depleted wild turtle populations of freshwater turtles in the country. This is done through research, conservation, rehabilitation, education and public outreach.

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How deep can a sea turtle dive?⁠ ⁠ Most turtle How deep can a sea turtle dive?⁠ ⁠ Most turtles are capable in diving up to 290 m (960 ft). However, the leatherback turtle can dive over 1,000 m (4,000 ft) and that is equivalent to the length of 10 football fields! ⁠ ⁠ Did you know that the maximum depth ever recorded for a sea turtle dive was by a leatherback that dove 1,280 m (4,200 ft)? ⁠ ⁠ This is possible due to their deep-diving adaptations.⁠ ⁠ The adaptations of a leatherback turtle includes collapsible lungs (to compress themselves to cope with pressure changes while diving), a flexible shell (absorbs nitrogen, reducing problems arising from decompression during deep dives and resurfacing), pulmonary sphincter (to shunt blood flow away from the collapsed lungs and back to the body during dives) and also slowed heart rate (to conserve energy and oxygen stores).⁠ ⁠ Now you know!⁠ ⁠ Photo by Jason Isley⁠.⁠ ⁠ #turtlefacts #leatherbackturtle #endangeredturtle #largestturtle #funfacts #DidYouKnow #thingsyoudontknow #turtlegram #turtle🐢
These past few days, we've seen reports on daily p These past few days, we've seen reports on daily positive COVID-19 cases that are above 17,000 cases. It is definitely worrisome. However, with the vaccination effort ramping up, hopefully we will be able to reach herd immunity soon. . Meanwhile, let's do our best to ensure maximum protection of ourselves and our loved ones against the COVID-19 virus. That includes #doublemasking as highly recommended by the Ministry of Health (MOH) based on research that was conducted by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that found "double-masking method provides up to 85.4% of protection compared to 56.1% when wearing a single 3-ply surgical mask." . Swipe to read up on tips for effective double masking. #COVID19 #doublemasking #doubleprotectionmask #kitajagakita #reusablefabricmask #womenempowermen #supportlocal #SupportSmallBusiness
What are barnacles?⁠ ⁠ Barnacles are invertebr What are barnacles?⁠ ⁠ Barnacles are invertebrate animals with exoskeletons. They are also known as crustaceans, similar to crabs and lobsters.⁠ ⁠ You may have seen barnacles attached to turtle shells before, but have you ever wondered why and how they attach to them?⁠ ⁠ Well, for one thing, barnacles cannot live on their own in water; they need a hard surface to thrive, and a turtle's shell is one example of a hard surface. Barnacles also require a constant flow of water; thus, they will settle on any flowing substrate. That is why when a turtle gets too close to the barnacles, they will adhere themselves to the turtle's hard shell.⁠ ⁠ So when do they attach themselves a substrate?⁠ ⁠ Barnacles attach themselves to rigid substrates during their larvae stage because they become sessile during their adult stage. They produce an adhesive substance that allows them to adhere to any hard surface in their environment. Once they have attached themselves to the surface, they remain there, stationary for the rest of their lives. ⁠ ⁠ Now that you know about barnacles, hit the like button and share this with your friends too!⁠ ⁠ Photo by Jonathan Bird. ⁠ ⁠ #turtlefacts #DidYouKnow #funfacts #turtlegram🐢 #endangeredturtle #turtlelovers #turtleconservation #thingsyoudontknow #turtlebarnacles #turtlelife
It's a wrap! Thank you very much to everyone who It's a wrap! Thank you very much to everyone who have purchased the limited edition "Jewel of the Ocean" earrings, which was created in collaboration with @heartofathena.co 🌷 Today may be the last day of the promo, but if you're keen to get them at a later date, you will find the gorgeous earrings in our Shopee store soon. Thank you for your continued support to both TCS and @heartofathena.co. The funds raised during this collaboration will be used to support our on-going terrapin conservation efforts 🐢 #fundraising #JeweloftheOcean #handmadeearrings #jewellery #handcraftedjewellery #homemade #madeinMalaysia
One of most frequently asked questions during our One of most frequently asked questions during our virtual tour is, "Why do you microchip the terrapins, and does it hurt?"⁠ ⁠ We insert a microchip the size of a grain of Basmathi rice into the body cavity of the river terrapins for individual identification. We are unable to tell the terrapins apart just by looking at the physical characteristics. Moreover, we produce at least 200 hatchlings per year.⁠ ⁠ We do not know for sure whether it hurts, but we're confident that we're able to prevent prolonged pain caused to the terrapins, by ensuring that the microchip is inserted at first try.⁠ ⁠ All terrapins are microchipped prior to their release. We hope that when they mature, or return to nest, we're able to identify them individually.⁠ ⁠ We'll share more about this in our virtual tour, so if you're interested to join us, our next public tour is happening on Saturday, 7th August at 9:00 am. Sign up now! Link is in our profile.⁠ ⁠ #turtlesofinstagram #TurtlesOfMalaysia #riverterrapin #turtles #turtleconservation #awareness #virtualtour #TCSVirtualTour #virtualtour360
We asked you to take a guess on the 'mystery word" We asked you to take a guess on the 'mystery word" last Wednesday and congratulations on guessing the word right. Yes, it's algae! . Research found algae's to be an excellent natural source for the production of bioplastics which can potentially (and hopefully permanently) replace synthetic plastics. . Swipe left to read more on bioplastics! . #plasticfreejuly campaign is coming to an end BUT it doesn't have to be! Let continue our #plasticfree and #zerowaste practices on a daily basis because not only does it help reduce plastic waste, that will benefit the environment, but it's also a way to save or stretch your ringgit! Let's keep taking those baby steps towards green-lifestyle. #plasticfreejuly #plasticawareness #zerowaste #sustainablelifestyle #greenliving #environmentalconservation #wildlifeconservation #investmentforthefuturegeneration
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