TROPICAL MARINE CONSERVATION CAMP - LANG TENGAH ISLAND 

Calling all ocean enthusiasts and aspiring conservationists! Embark on an unforgettable adventure with the Tropical Marine Conservation Camp on Lang Tengah Island, Malaysia. 

Be a Part of Vital Research

Your days will be filled with exciting and meaningful tasks. You might be:

• Patrolling the beach for nesting sea turtles, ensuring the survival of these magnificent endangered creatures
• Snorkeling alongside dazzling fish, conducting surveys to assess the health of the coral reefs - the rainforests of the ocean
• Participating in other marine conservation projects depending on the current needs of the camp

Options for divers

if you are an experienced diver with good buoyancy skills then you may be able to join the research team for dives when the need arises. This could be coral restoration or the removal of ghost nets. 

Since dives are not a guaranteed part of the programme, you always have the option to rent equipment from the nearby dive centre during your free time in the morning or afternoons.

The cost is approximately Rm120 per shore dive and Rm150 per boat dive (including equipment)

Experience Simple and Rewarding Camp Life

Life at the beach camp is simple yet rewarding. You'll be living in close quarters with nature, sharing meals prepared together in a basic open-air kitchen, fostering a strong sense of community and camaraderie.

Even the chores, like cleaning the camp or collecting rainwater, become an opportunity to connect with nature and appreciate the beauty of sustainable living.

Free Time to Explore the Island Paradise

The daily schedule is designed to allow for free time in the mornings or afternoons, giving you the chance to:

• Relax on the pristine sands of Turtle Bay
• Help with camp maintenance projects
• Embark on jungle treks to various viewpoints and snorkeling spots
• Explore the island's rich natural beauty on nature walks

Make a Lasting Difference

By the end of your stay, you'll leave Lang Tengah with a newfound appreciation for our oceans, unforgettable memories, and the knowledge that you've made a real difference. You'll have played a vital role in protecting marine life and preserving this incredible island ecosystem.

Project Aim

The primary focus of the Marine Camp project is the monitoring and relocation of turtle nests on the island, and coral rehabilitation 

Weekly Program*

The itinerary for this trip includes a series of exciting activities spread over seven days.  Project work begins on a Sunday and ends on a Saturday

 The different surveying and monitoring tasks to be completed include (amongst others):

-  Turtle Workshop – Triangulation and relocation practice

 - Nightly beach patrols for nesting turtles.

 - The relocation of any nests not laid on Turtle Bay

 - The monitoring of hatching turtle nests on Turtle Bay

-  Coral ecology and assessment

 - Casual observations Depending on the time of year there may be more of a focus on nesting or hatching turtles as well as additional specific research projects. However, nightly patrols will continue throughout the year. 

*This schedule is a representation of a typical week but may be subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances such as inclement weather.

There are also several opportunities to listen to and be involved in presentations about the marine environment and the species found around Lang Tengah. 

Occasionally we will also receive visits to our Research Station from external guests, and volunteers are expected to assist with these as required. 

Snorkeling forms a core activity of camp life and you will likely be spending at least 1-2 hours a day in the water.  

There are opportunities for jungle trekking around the island to various viewpoints and snorkeling spots, or nature walks. For kayaking and scuba diving, volunteers are required to pay the equipment rental fee to the nearby resort’s water sports or diving centre.  

Camp tour

Introduction of PULIHARA 

Intro to turtle patrol protocol 

In-water skill assessment 

Turtle Night patrol

Sea Turtle Ecology talk 

Turtle Workshop – Triangulation and relocation practice 

Night patrol

Photo Identification talk 

Snorkel to Lang Sari 

Night patrol

Post Emergence Inspection (PEI) talk 

Beach clean up @ Turtle Bay 

Night patrol

Fish Identification talk  

Beach clean up @ Lang Sari 

Snorkel, In water fish ID @ Summer Bay 

Night patrol

Introduction of Coral ecology talk 

Coral Health Assessment in water  

Night patrol

Camp cleanup

Volunteer farewell