Package name
Sea Turtle Research Unit (SEATRU)
Why is this interesting for me?
Volunteer Program
It was developed to provide volunteer assistance to the long-term monitoring, tagging and in-situ egg incubation research and conservation project for sea turtles at Chagar Hutang Turtle Sanctuary, Redang Island. This unique program will give you the chance to get up close with the ancient sea turtles (the green and hawksbill turtles) and other wildlife in their natural habitat.
Student Internship Program
Internship Program is open for College/University students from local and international universities from March to September every year. Internship period can be from 4 weeks and above. This program offers student the opportunity to work hands on with endangered sea turtles, as well as to participate in the conservation, research and outreach activities conducted by SEATRU, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu.
When?
March, April, May, June, July, August, September
How long is the course?
OTHERS
Price?
Volunteer Program
Student = USD 200
Non-Student = USD 350
Student Internship Program
International students are required to pay RM300 and Malaysian Students (except intern student from UMT) are required to pay RM150 for registration.
Price inclusive?
OTHERS
Please state the price inclusive for "OTHERS"?
No allowances are given. However, accommodation, food and transportation to the island will be covered by SEATRU, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu.
Learning objectives
Aimed at studying all aspects of the biology and ecology of sea turtles, threats to their survival, and how they can be managed in order to restore the various species to a stable population level
What do I expect to learn?
This unique program will give you the chance to get up close with the ancient sea turtles (the green and hawksbill turtles) and other wildlife in their natural habitat.
How do I experience learning?
Site Visits, Practicals, Internship
How am I assessed?
Report field observations
Is the certificate is awarded upon completion of the programme?
Yes
Call for action:
Sea Turtle Research Unit (SEATRU) Institute of Oceanography and Environment (INOS)
Universiti Malaysia Terengganu 21030 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu. Malaysia
Tel: +609-6683163
Fax: +609-6683163
Email: turtle@umt.edu.my
Website: http://seatru.umt.edu.my/