Tuesday, June 9, 2009

30 SMPIHM students visit turtle centre




Thirty students from Pengiran Isteri Hajah Mariam Secondary School (SMPIHM) conducted a study visit to the Turtle Management and Conservation Centre at Jalan Pantai Serasa, Muara.

The group was led by Azrin bin Hj Tunjang, Awg Misli bin Hj Moksin and Dk Rohana binti Pg Ahmad Damit.

During the visit, the group was briefed on the importance of conserving threathened species such as turtles, and on the techniques to preserve turtles.

The group also expressed their gratitude towards the hard work and dedication given by the centre's staff in preserving the threatened species.

Students were given the opportunity to hold the turtles themselves, as well as take photos.

The visit was aimed at creating awareness to the students about turtles being one of the most endangered species and threatened towards extinction.

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