PULIHARA (Lang Tengah) - Lang Tengah Turtle Watch — Attraction in Pulau Redang

Lang Tengah Turtle Watch (LTTW) was my first time volunteering on a turtle conservation project and it was memorable. From the moment you arrive to Turtle Bay and then walk into the stunning camp this is an experience I will never forget. The camp is basic jungle living but I knew this already and what I was expecting, and it allows to you move away from modern life and get back to nature and really 'live' in your surroundings. There were pristine warm waters all around with beautiful corals and marine life, a lovely beach and lots of places to explore.

Throughout my two weeks here I learnt a lot about turtle conservation as well as many others aspects of marine conservation and wildlife. Turtles came to nest on the beach regularly throughout my stay and to see these amazing creatures in the wild was a humbling experience and gave a great sense of satisfaction that a project like this is working and really helping. We also had nest hatchings in my time, watching as hundreds of baby turtles made their way to the sea and start their life.

Patrolling at night to ensure poachers are kept away and to look for turtles landing on the beaches was tiring but totally worth it for the reasons mentioned above. I had two weeks of learning new things, getting a better understanding of conservation work, seeing some incredible natural sites and living/working with a great bunch of staff and other volunteers in an environment and camp that takes you back to nature and reminds you of all the good things in this world. I would recommend this...

In search for an escape, I found myself volunteering with Lang Tengah Turtle Watch and it turned out to be the best decision I ever made.

I would have never imagined myself learning how to cook in the middle of a jungle, but it was fun experimenting and cooking up meals for everyone with the other volunteers. While learning about our coral reefs, I also had the chance to dive to help with coral conservation efforts by cleaning coral nurseries and building coral castles in efforts to restore the reefs around the island.

The highlight of the trip, is definitely the turtles. I became a mini turtle expert in a matter of days, from picking up facts about these magnificent creatures, seeing them upclose as they dragged themselves to shore, catching the eggs as the mother laid them, then reallocating the eggs to Turtle Bay. 6 nests in 2 weeks was just such a surreal experience!

It ain’t just about the work, but also lotsa fun, with at least one snorkel a day around the island. We learned about reef fishes, which helped us in identifying fishes during our snorkels. All of this, in the beautiful island of Lang Tengah, where you get clear waters with amazing visibility.

The past 14 days has been so fulfilling and enriching, and it went way beyond my expectations. No doubt, it’s definitely one of the best things I’ve done in my lifetime! Thank you Jordan, Seb, Gilles and Alex for an amazing experience. Two weeks went by pretty quick, but I’ll be back again to see some...

I just left Lang Tengah Island but I already regret it. Can’t believe how much I learned at LTTW the past 11 days. Lately i’ve been struggeling with everything in the world that’s been going on and my position in it. This project is exactly what I needed. Even for someone like me that doesn’t have a biology/scientific background. It’s amazing to work with these beautiful animals and to be so close to them. But what surprised me is that you don’t only learn about making sure the turtles and their eggs are safe on the island. The project is also about climate change, the dying corals, plastic and everything else that is effecting them. It’s incredibly interesting to learn about all these things. Especially from these four staff members that are so passionate about their work and eager to teach you everything they know. It felt really good being able to actually make a little bit of a change in the world....