The Perhentian Islands are home to a significant turtle nesting population. The island was once home to hundreds of nesting Green and Hawksbill turtles but now the islands only receive 300 nests per year. The Department of Fisheries http://www.dof.gov.my, are running a turtle hatchery on the islands to help readdress the declining turtle populations. The Great Marine Project http://www.greatmarineproject.com are complimenting the work done by the Department of Fisheries by protecting one beach on Perhentian Besar and educating visiting tourists. The Great Marine Project run an after-school marine club educating the local school children about marine conservation
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