('''Pulau Penya National Park''') is located some 40 kilometers north of
Sandakan in
Sabah , east
Malaysia . It consists of 3 islands - '''Selingan''', '''Bakkungan Kecil''' and '''Gulisan''', including the surrounding
Coral Reef s and ocean. The Park is famous for its
Green Turtle s and
Hawksbill Turtle s which lay their eggs on the beaches of the islands. The Park covers an area of 17.4 km&
2.
On 1 August
1966 , the first turtle hatchery in Malaysia was established on Selingan, funded entirely by the Sabah state government. In 1972, Selingan, Bakkungan Kecil and Gulisan were designated as a Game and Bird Sanctuary. In 1977, this status was upgraded to that of a Marine Park. Permanent park staff monitor the turtles, protect the hacheries and tag the turtles for research purposes.
Turtle Islands Park is administered by
Sabah Parks .
- http://www.sabahparks.org.my/
