Turtle Islands National Park, Marine conservation park in Sabah, Malaysia
The national park encompasses three islands in the Sulu Sea: Selingaan, Little Bakkungan, and Gulisaan, covering 17.4 square kilometers of protected marine territory.
In 1966, the first turtle hatchery in Malaysia was established on Selingaan Island, leading to the area's designation as a national park in 1977.
Rangers guide visitors through structured observations of nesting sea turtles, teaching conservation practices and marine wildlife protection methods.
Access to the park requires boat transportation from Sandakan, and overnight stays are exclusively available on Selingaan Island with advance reservations.
During peak season in October, up to fifty green and hawksbill turtles come ashore each night to lay their eggs on the protected beaches.
Inception: 1977
Part of: Sabah
GPS coordinates: 6.14944,118.05400
Latest update: May 11, 2025 11:26
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