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Talang Satang National Park

Talang Satang National Park
Satang portion of the national park near the mouth of the Rambungan River showing Satang Besar and Satang Kecil Islands.
Map showing the location of Talang Satang National Park
Map showing the location of Talang Satang National Park
Talang Satang
LocationSarawak, Malaysia
Nearest cityKuching
Coordinates1°47′N 110°10′E / 1.783°N 110.167°E / 1.783; 110.167
Area206.6 km2 (79.8 sq mi)
Established1999

The Talang Satang National Park is a national park in Kuching Division, Sarawak, Malaysia.[1] It is Sarawak's first marine protected area, and covers the four islands Pulau Talang-Talang Besar, Pulau Talang-Talang Kecil, Pulau Satang Besar and Pulau Satang Kecil and surrounding coral reefs.

Talang Satang is open to nature tourism although its primary purpose is nature conservation. Activities that visitors can engage in are scubadiving and snorkeling, but only outside the area of protection and conservation.[2]

Geography

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Northern view from Sematan Palm Beach Resort showing Talang-talang Islands.

Talang Satang National Park is a coastal marine habitat with sandy beaches, mudflats, and rocky shores. Satang Besar and Talang-talang Islands have been identified as breeding grounds for turtles. Coral reefs and seagrass can also be found around these islands.[3]

Turtle conservation

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The park was established to protect marine turtles; four species of marine turtles are known to nest in the park, including green turtles and hawksbill turtles.

Although turtles come ashore all year round, the main nesting season is from April to October.[4]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Talang-Satang National Park". Sarawak Tourism Board. Retrieved 2019-05-17.
  2. ^ "Talang Satang National Park | Sarawak Forestry Corporation". sarawakforestry.com. Retrieved 2021-05-11.
  3. ^ Mohd Long, Shabdin (2014). "Sarawak Coastal Biodiversity: A Current Status". Kuroshio Science. 8 (1): 73–86. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
  4. ^ "Talang Talang Islands - Sarawak's most important turtle sanctuary". Borneo Adventure. Retrieved 2021-05-11.
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