Turtle

Terdapat 7 spesies penyu di dunia pada masa ini dan empat daripadanya mendarat di pantai-pantai di Malaysia.
Empat spesies penyu tersebut ialah :

• Penyu Belimbing (Leatherback Turtle)
• Penyu Agar (Green Turtle)
• Penyu Karah (Hawksbill Turtle)
• Penyu Lipas (Olive Ridley Turtle)

1. Penyu Belimbing

Nama Inggeris: Leatherback Turtle
Nama saintifik: Dermochelys coriacea
Biologi :

• Penyu ini adalah spesis penyu yang terbesar antara penyu yang terdapat di dunia. Saiz badannya boleh mencapai sehingga 2m dan beratnya melebihi 500kg. Badannya ditutupi cengkerang yang mempunyai 7 jaluran yang menyerupai buah belimbing.
• Warna badannya adalah kehitaman dan berbintik-bintik putih.
• Bahagian atas mulutnya yang melengkung untuk memudahkannya menangkap obor-obor yang merupakan makanan utamanya dan hidupan laut lembut yang lain.
• Musim bertelurnya antara Mei-Ogos. Ia menghasilkan antara 60-120 biji telur bagi setiap peneluran. Telurnya bulat dengan kulit yang lembik dan bergaris pusat 5-6.5cm. Di Malaysia penyu Belimbing hanya terdapat di negeri Terengganu dan Pahang sahaja.
• Purata kekerapan pendaratan dalam semusim penyu ini adalah 1-7 kali semusim dengan selang antara pendaratan selama 10 hari.
• Tempoh pengeraman adalah 50-60 hari

2. Penyu Agar
Nama Inggeris: Green Turtle
Nama saintifik: Chelonia mydas
Biologi :

• Juga dikenali sebagai ‘penyu hijau’ disebabkan kandungan lemak badannya berwarna hijau.
• Warna badannya adalah coklat tua atau kehitam-hitaman. Hanya penyu ini mempunyai satu kuku di kaki renang hadapannya.
• Saiz badannya adalah antara 1-2m dan beratnya boleh mencapai 270kg.
• Makanan utama penyu ini adalah rumpai laut dan rumpair.
• Musim bertelurnya adalah antara bulan April-September dan ia menghasilkan antara 80-140 biji telur bagi setiap peneluran. Telurnya bulat dengan kulit lembik dan bergaris pusat 3-4cm
• Penyu ini boleh mendarat sehingga 9 kali peneluran dalam semusim dan selang antara pendaratan adalah 10-12hari.
• Tempoh pengeraman adalah 45-65 hari bergantung kepada suhu sarang.
• Penyu ini terdapat di kebanyakan negeri di Malaysia kecuali Kelantan,Negeri Sembilan,Selangor dan Perlis.

3. Penyu Karah

Nama Inggeris: Hawksbill Turtle
Nama saintifik: Eretmochelys imbricata
Biologi :

• Penyu ini juga dikenali sebagai penyu sisik. Ia senang dikenali dengan susunan kulit badannya yang bertindih menampakkan seperti bersisik dan berwarna coklat tua atau kuning dan coklat.
• Bentuk mulutnya menyerupai paruh burung helang.
• Saiz badannya sederhana dan saiz cengkerangnya antara 70-90cm. Berat badannya boleh mencapai sehingga 75kg.
• Ia memakan karangan lembut dan span yang banyak terdapat di kawasan terumbu karang.
• Musim bertelurnya adalah antara bulan Mac-Jun dengan jumlah telur sebanyak 90-120biji. Telurnya bulat,kulit yang lembik dengan garis pusat 2.5-3.5cm
• Penyu ini terdapat di Terengganu,Melaka,Pahang,Johor,Sabah dan Sarawak.

4. Penyu Lipas
Nama Inggeris: Olive Ridley Turtle
Nama Saintifik: Lepidochelys olivacea
Biologi :

• Penyu Lipas adalah penyu yang terkecil antara semua jenis penyu yang terdapat di dunia.
• Purata saiz badannya adalah antara 50-70sm panjang dengan berat badannya antara 30-60kg.
• Warna badannya gelap atau hijau tua buah zaitun.
• Makanannya adalah ketam,udang dan kerang-kerangan kecil.
• Musim bertelurnya adalah antara bulan Mac-Jun dengan jumlah telur antara 90-130biji. Telurnya bulat,kulit yang lembik dengan garis pusat 2.5-3.5cm
• Penyu ini terdapat di Terengganu,Pahang,Penang dan sedikit di sabah dan Sarawak.

Coral

Facts About CORAL

Corals are living thing!

Although they may look like rocks or plants, coral are actually living animals. They form the unique ‘membrane’ of life which covers the rock like remains of their ancestors.

Corals are extremely sensitive to their surroundings

Coral can die from changes in temperature, water salinity and the introduction of pollutants.

Coral reefs and their vicinity supply over 50% of our seafood

Over 3000 marine species lives in our reefs. And from this breeding ground comes more than half our total seafood supply.

Coral reefs are source of many life saving discoveries

Medicine for the treatment of cancer and heart disease has already been discovered in bioactive compounds produced in coral reefs. Corals are also used as substitutes for the human bone in orthopaedic surgery.

The destruction of coral reefs continues

While most of the world’s reefs have suffered damage from abuse, we are fortunate that our reefs have remained relatively unspoilt. Let’s do our part to help preserve our natural marine heritage.

Do's & Don't!

Do's & Don't !

Permitted Activities
Scuba Diving
SnorkelingUnderwater Photography
Swimming
Sailing or Kayaking
Climbing and jungle tracking

Prohibited ActivitiesFishing or killing fishUsage of spear gun or sling fishing
Collecting of sand or rubble
Collect or capture any marine resources whether dead or alive
Stepping on or breaking off the corals
Anchoring on the reefs
Polluting and littering
Fish Feeding
Building any structure in the water

Marine Park

Facts On Marine Park Administration

Marine Park is an area of the sea zoned two nautical miles from the shore at lowest low tide, except Pulau Kapas in Terengganu, pulau Karaman, Pulau rusukan Besar and Pulau rusukan Kecil in Labuan which aare zoned one nautical mile from the shore at lowest low tide. Marine Park is establishedto protect and conserve various habitats and marine aquatic life.

log on http://www.dmpm.nre.gov.my/ for more informations about Marine Park of Malaysia.

Legend of Perhentian Island

LEGEND OF PERHENTIAN ISLAND

in ancient times,there was an enormous and powerful dragon called Naga Pulau Berjuang residing in Tanjung Basi of Perhentian Besar Island. one day, as he was basking at the highest point of the isle, another male dragon suddenly attacked his beloved island. the other dragon's severe assaults were threatening to sink the island. all ablazed, Naga Pulau Berjuang swiftly descended upon his annoying rival and shortly a tremendous battle of epic proporation arose. as Naga Pulau Berjuang descended, he left a marked trail on the island presently known as The Dragon's Trail (Jalan Naga).

another remarkable local legend pertaining to this exatic island is it is free from any species of poisonous snakes. the existence of a poweful guardian dragon as well as Keladi Lekir (Araceae Amorphophallus) and akar cina putih (white Chinese roots) completely venomous species. 

located 21 kilometer from the coast of Terengganu, the island of Perhentian Besar and Kecil offer amazing snorkelling spots in theirs boulder-encrusted bays. the aquamarine waters with excellent visibility and spectacular underwater reefs make Perhentian the preferred choice of veteran divers. plinge in and experince the thrill of seeing manta rays, reef sharks and barracudas. arrangements can also be made for jungle trekking, island cruising and boats can be hired to look for small bays and secluded coves in which to swim,snorkel or scuba dive

Diving In Paradise

Diving In Paradise

Pulau Perhentian ia atropical paradise, blessed with protected bays diving a breeze. Marine life is richly diverse and prolific. sightings of majestic whalesharks,rare humphead wrasses and hawksbill turtles are well documented.

diving in Perhentian can be both relaxing and challenging depending on your preference. with many dive sites with depth no more than 12 meters and calm sea to 30 meters drop wall dives of Tokong Laut,drift dives of Susu Dara and Tokong Bopeng as well as cavern dives of Terumbu Tiga,Pulau Perhentian will sure keep even the most discerning divers satiated.



the dive sites surrounding pulau Perhentian are blessed with variety of hard and soft corals such as gorgonions,sea fan,balck corals,staghorns,hydroids and harp corals. marine life is no less spectacular.you can expect to see schools of yellowtail barracudas,butterfly fish,sweetlips,harlequin ghost pipefish,surgeonfish,intriguing Titan triggerfish and shy hawksbill turtles,white-tip,black-tip and nurse sharks! Muck diving enthusiasts will not be disappointed with many invertebrates and small critters can be easily found. visibility can reach up to 30 meters during the dry season of July to september.average visibility of around 15-20 meters is good enough reason to make Perhentian one of the world's best dive destinations.



diving in Perhentian is amazingly and among the cheapest in the region.this is by no means safety and comfort are compromised. at Alu-alu Divers placed safety and conservation their top most importance. they have the right equipment, two brand new customized dive boats,on-board oxgen kit and first aidnkit as well as highly experienced dive profesionals to guarantee both fun and peace of mind

Weather Forecast

7Days weather Outlook For Terengganu ( 25/4-1/5/10)
Morning - No rain
Afternoon - Isolated showers
Night- No rain
Temperature - Min 25 degree celcius
Max 33 degree celcius
Samui Waters
Wind Speed - 10-20 km/h
Wave Height - 0.5 - 1.0m

Mini Van

Mini Van To PENANG - CAMEROON HIGHLAND - NATIONAL PARK
1. PENANG
* depart from kuala besut at 10.00 pm daily. RM 90.00 per person. 6 hours journey direct to island.Max 10 persons per van.
2. CAMEROON HIGHLAND
* depart from kuala besut at 10.00 pm daily. RM 90.00 per person. 5 hours journey. max 10 person per van.
3. NATIONAL PARK
*depart from kuala besut at 10.00 pm daily. RM 75.00 per person. 7 hours journey direct to Kuala Tahan, main entrance to National Park. max 10 person per van.

Buses

To Kl
Depart from Kuala Besut's Bus station. on 9.00 am or 8.30 pm. Arrived around 5.00 pm or 5.00 am at Putra 's Bus Station, Kuala Lumpur. Service charges Rm5.00 per ticket need to pay if you make arrangement with any travel agents.

List of Buses
1. Mahligai Rm40.0
2. Transnasional ( Depart from Jerteh's Bus station ) Rm42.90
3. Durian Burung ( VIP seat) Rm43.00. 8.30 pm only.
4. Perdana ( VIP seat ) Rm40.00
5. Mutiara RM40.10.
*all counters located near Kuala Besut's Jetty. Also offer to other destinations.

Thing To Do!

Popular Thing To Do at Perhentian Island

• Padi Open Water Certification
• Snorkelling and Diving
• Jungle Trecking ang Kayaking
• Fishing and 'Candat Sotong'

How To Get There!

From Kuala Lumpur International Airport you can get a flight to Kota Bharu, Kelantan. From Kota Bharu airport, you get a taxi cab direct to Kuala Besut. Kuala Besut is a small town and it is the nearest gateway to Perhentian Island from the mainland. A boat services are available from selective travel agent. A further more 21 KM, then you'll arrive at the island.
You also can get a train from Kuala Lumpur Station towards to Wakaf Bharu, Tumpat Kelantan. From Wakaf Bharu you need to take a bus or taxi cab towards Kota Bharu. From Kota Bharu you take a cab or bus go to Kuala Besut. In Kuala Besut you can make a hotel reservation and buy a boat ticket from the local tourist operators

Weather Forecast

7Days weather Outlook For Terengganu ( 18/4-24/4/10)
Morning - No rain
Afternoon - Isolated showers
Night- No rain
Temperature - Min 24 degree celcius
Max 31 degree celcius
Samui Waters
Wind Speed - 10-20/30 km/h
Wave Height - 1.0 - 1.5 m

Boat Service To Perhentian Island

DEPARTURE DAILY FROM / TO

Kuala Besut Jetty to Perhentian Island
- ( 8.30 am to 5.00 pm )

Perhentian Island to Kuala Besut Jetty
- ( 8.00 am or 12.oo pm or 4.00 pm )

* Journey about 30 minutes

PRICE

Return Ticket - RM70.00 per person ( ADULT )
- RM 35.00 per person ( CHLID below 12-4 years )

Chartered - RM 700.00 per boat ( RETURN )

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