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Tiny turtles take their first steps towards the sea
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Tiny turtles take their first steps towards the sea

On Malaysia’s Mataking Island, conservationists collect green turtle hatchlings and release them on the beach, where the tiny turtles make their way to the sea. It’s a lovely moment that’s part of decades of conservation work helping the species recover around the world. Since opening in 2006, the island’s hatchery has collected about 36,000 eggs. Working with WWF-Malaysia and the Sabah Wildlife Department, staff protect nests and help more hatchlings survive.
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