Project Orion - Rovering with Turtles
is the 2nd Scouts of the World Award (SWA) Voluntary Service Project of the SWA Singapore Base.

Led by 9 Rover Scouts from Singapore and Malaysia, the project is set upon
the beautiful wetlands and beaches of Setiu, Terengganu.

Lasting 16 days from 20th June to 5th July, the team will not only be contributing to the
conservation of sea turtles, but will also be involved in mangrove replanting,
repair work for the villagers and WWF info centre, English and conservation awareness education,
assistance in the local women's cottage industry amongst many others.

"Leave the place a little better than you first found it." - Lord Baden Powell
UPDATE: The blog will be updated from time to time with more turtle new issues. However, Project Orion blog will be replaced by the next project when it starts with the new team. So, DO STAY TUNED!

Saturday, June 6, 2009

Underwater World Singapore

Project Orion Supporter


MARINE CONSERVATION AND BREEDING

Besides taking care of over 2,500 animals under their charge, the dedicated team of marine biologists at Underwater World Singapore has participated in a number of external marine conservation and breeding projects. They have also played an active role in rescue and rehabilitation of injured and stranded marine animals including coral reef rescue and transplantation and sea turtle rescue.

One of Underwater World Singapore main breeding and conservation program involves sea turtles:

1. Rehabilitation of injured and stranded marine turtles, as well as turtles confiscated by AVA from illegal traders. Turtles that are in better health are released back into the wild in conjunction with release programs.

2. Development of appropriate husbandry and care for the turtles with both local and international experts.

3. The first captive breeding of the highly endangered Hawksbill Turtle, jointly with Port of Nagoya aquarium.

4. A sea turtle-tagging project with Nanyang Technological University- National Institute of Education (NTU-NIE). 12 rehabilitated sea turtles have been released for the project.

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