A leatherback turtle is believed to have returned to Terengganu’s shores for the first time since 2017. Fisheries officers discovered large crawl tracks and a nest containing 44 eggs at Pantai Marang on 1 September. The eggs have since been moved to a hatchery in Rantau Abang, where they are expected to hatch within seven to nine weeks.

Why Is The Leatherback Turtle’s Return To Terengganu Significant?

A leatherback turtle is believed to have returned to Pantai Marang, Terengganu, on 1 September, marking what could be its first recorded return to the state’s shores since 2017. The Terengganu State Fisheries Department announced the discovery after its officers found unusually large turtle crawl tracks along the beach. Leatherbacks are the world’s largest turtle species and are critically endangered, making any sign of nesting particularly significant. The department said the discovery suggests Terengganu’s beaches continue to provide a suitable habitat and nesting ground for the species.

What Did Fisheries Officers Find At Pantai Marang?

Officers first noticed large crawl tracks measuring up to 2.1 metres wide before locating a nest containing 44 eggs. Each egg measured about 52mm in diameter, according to the department. Rather than leaving the nest at the original site, officials safely moved the eggs to a hatchery in Rantau Abang. The department expects them to hatch within seven to nine weeks. For now, attention will be on protecting the eggs throughout the incubation period and giving the hatchlings the best possible chance of reaching the sea safely.

When Was A Leatherback Turtle Last Seen Nesting In Terengganu?

According to the Terengganu State Fisheries Department, the last recorded occasion when a leatherback turtle came ashore in the state was in 2017. That makes the latest discovery especially meaningful for a species once closely associated with Terengganu’s coastline. The department also used the occasion to remind Malaysians that clean beaches and seas are important for protecting marine wildlife and their nesting habitats. Malaysians have responded warmly to the news too, with the department’s Facebook post attracting more than 10,000 likes and 2,700 shares by the time SAYS reported the story.

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Sources

Primary source: Jabatan Perikanan Negeri Terengganu (Facebook)
Platform: Facebook
Reported discovery: 1 September 2026
Location: Pantai Marang, Terengganu
Status: The department said a leatherback turtle is believed to have returned. Officers found crawl tracks, a nest and 44 eggs.

Original report:  ⁠Jabatan Perikanan Negeri Terengganu (Facebook)

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