Talang Satang National Park

Magnificent marine turtles are threatened species the world over. It was to protect these wonderful sea-going creatures that Sarawak created its first marine area National Park at Talang Satang. The group of four islands has the largest concentration in Sarawak of nesting green and hawksbill turtles, which are both endangered species. The water bodies around islands are also abreeding, nursery and feeding ground for thousands of other marine species. Though its primary purpose is conservation, like all the other National Parks, Talang Satang is open for nature tourism. Because of the sensitive nature of marine turtles and the small area of its four islands, visits to these islands are restricted. Visitors are only allowed to visit Satang Island for day trips. Land and water recreation activities are permitted indesignated areas only. At Talang-Talang Kecil & Talang-Talang Besar, only those involved in a specialized volunteer program are allowed.