Say "NO" to Turtle Eggs!

I need help and participation from everyone, and yes, you too. (",)


Prof Chan, who studied about turtles initiated a campaign to stop the selling and consumption of turtle eggs. Say "NO" to Turtle Eggs is an effort to help retain the critically endangered population of turtles in Malaysia. Leatherback turtles are already extinct! Do we want to wait until Hawksbills, Greens, Olive Ridleys and terrapins to perish as well?

" Many domestic tourists who arrive in Terengganu buy and eat turtle eggs out of curiosity. Even tour guides help sell this activity by saying that it is a “must do” when tourists come to Terengganu. Fueled by an increasing demand, an ever-increasing supply of turtle eggs have found their way into the markets of Malaysia, especially along the east coast. Many of the eggs have been smuggled over from East Malaysia (Sabah and Sarawak) where the sale of turtle eggs have been banned by law. A recent report from Manila has revealed that thousands of turtle eggs are also being smuggled from the Philippines into Malaysia.....[more]"

Here's what you can do :-

1. Be a turtle ambassador - just download the pledge form and send the signatures back to address stated at the bottom of the page.
2. Email turtle@umt.edu.my with your full name, MyKad no. (for aunthentication) and the message, "I pledge NOT to eat turtle or terrapin eggs for the rest of my life".
3. Put up a poster as above in your site and spread the word.
   
4. Make this a noble duty for nature club/societies that you join.
5. Gain signatures & pledge from friends & families.
6. The more the merrier. Make photocopies of the pledge form!!!
   

If we manage to get 1 million signatures by Malaysians, we are en-route to prohibit the selling and poaching of turtle eggs. At the mean time, we only manage 5000. The success of the campaign will halt the unruly demand for turtle eggs in Malaysia. Visit TRRG for more detailed information.

Say "NO" to Turtle Eggs!