Clearly I can’t stay still for very long, because tomorrow I leave for my next research trip – Malaysia!!
I thought by the end of three months living in Madagascar I’d be ready to come home to the normality of a bed, shower and foods other than rice. But it’s been the complete opposite. I’ve been absolutely dying to get back out into the wilderness on a new project.
Luckily for me, it didn’t take too long until I was chosen for a 10 week research assistant position with Lang Tengah Turtle Watch (LTTW).

LTTW started up in 2013 as a conservation initiative helping to protect green sea turtles. In Malaysia, poaching and commercial sale of turtle eggs is a significant problem. LTTW has helped prevent almost 50,000 eggs from being sold into the market so far and are doing amazing work in helping to boost populations and provide education about the importance of conservation.
For my first week I’ll be staying on the tiny tropical island of Lang Tengah, off the coast of Terengganu (Peninsular Malaysia), being trained in all things green sea turtle. Afterwards, I’ll move to Tanjong Jara back on the mainland, where I’ll be based for the rest of my time.
Tanjong Jara is a 5 star tourist resort, and though I’ll be living in the staff quarters, you can bet it’s going to be luxurious compared to the tiny tent I put up with last time!

As far as I can tell, my job will involve a bit of everything – monitoring nesting turtles, excavating and relocating nests, running the hatcheries, educating tourists, and helping to raise awareness and funds for the program.
I can’t wait!!!
I’m not entirely sure what my internet situation will be like to start with, but I’ll try and keep you all updated here as much as I can.
Stay tuned and thanks for following along 🙂

Hi Emma, you’re off again so soon? This is definite? Did you get an interview invite at Trees For Life? You were definitely in the mix last I heard, but Malasia sounds exciting. I will have to get my skates on and find a Keisha looker-afterer! Enjoy and good luck! _CHEERS, DENNIS_
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Yes off again! And yes, I did get an interview for Trees For Life, I will be doing it via Skype 🙂
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I’m always very happy to look after Keisha when I’m around, it’s unfortunate that the timing hasn’t been working out lately!
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Sounds incredible! I look forward to hearing all about it!
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I know right? Maybe something like you did in Costa Rica will be next on my agenda!
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Have a wonderful time, Emma, & good luck with your job interview 🙂
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Thanks Anne 😊
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Emma. How do I happen to have a grand-daughter with such get-up-and-go? I do hope you save thousands of turtles. I have always felt such frustration at the demise of the turtle population and the ways it happens. Have a great time.
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Thanks Pa! I definitely have the travel bug. I hope I save thousands of turtles too 😊
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Good on you Emma trying to make a better world for these little green sea turtles!!!!
Looking forward to the progress posts.
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Thanks Michelle 🙂 They need all the help they can get unfortunately!
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Happy holidaying. Awesome pictures
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