Satellite Tracking of Hawksbill Turtles in Melaka, Malaysia
A project of WWF-Malaysia in conjunction with the partners and sponsors detailed below.
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| Name | Species | Life Stage | Release Date | Last Location | Days Transmitted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princess Mariam | Hawksbill | Adult | 2012-08-04 | 2013-05-18 | 287 |
| Freedom Flipper | Hawksbill | Adult | 2007-07-28 | 2008-04-30 | 277 |
| Alphey | Hawksbill | Adult | 2007-08-04 | 2007-11-04 | 92 |
| Terendak Queen | Hawksbill | Adult | 2007-08-10 | 2008-04-14 | 248 |
| Hock the Turtle | Hawksbill | Adult | 2010-08-31 | 2010-10-01 | 31 |
| Terendak 2011 | Hawksbill | Adult | 2011-09-14 | 2011-10-16 | 32 |
| Puteri Pulau Upeh | Hawksbill | Adult | 2006-08-28 | 2007-02-22 | 178 |
| Puteri Tanjung Dahan | Hawksbill | Adult | 2006-08-25 | 2007-08-25 | 365 |
| 2011 Pulau Upeh | Hawksbill | Adult | 2011-07-11 | 2013-03-27 | 625 |
| MY8222/MY8223 | Hawksbill | Adult | 2011-08-05 | 2011-08-21 | 16 |
| MY4660/MY4401 | Hawksbill | Adult | 2008-07-13 | 2008-07-31 | 18 |
| MY4490/MY4491 | Hawksbill | Adult | 2008-08-03 | 2009-01-30 | 180 |
| MY3267/MY3268 | Hawksbill | Adult | 2008-08-12 | 2009-02-01 | 173 |
| MY4540/MY4541 | Hawksbill | Adult | 2009-08-25 | 2010-06-21 | 300 |
| IF1787/IF1768 | Hawksbill | Adult | 2009-09-04 | 2010-08-10 | 340 |
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Introduction
WWF-Malaysia aims to use satellite telemetry and computer mapping technology to identify important coastal turtle habitat ranges during the nesting period, their migration routes and foraging areas. The mapping result will be utilised to advocate legal protection for offshore waters of important nesting rookeries and develop management guidelines for the protected areas. The information gathered is also crucial in persuading Malaysia to ratify the relevant international treaties that relate to marine turtle conservation.
Project Partners
The Melaka Hawksbill satellite tracking project is a collaborative effort between WWF-Malaysia, the Melaka State Department of Fisheries, and the Melaka State Government.
