25 get wildlife warden certificates

SEMPORNA: Twenty-five volunteers from different resorts, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and agencies here were awarded the Honorary Wildlife Warden certificates upon their completion of a three-day course at a hotel here from March 29 to 31.

District Officer Dr Chacho Haji Bulah said the course was organised by the Wildlife Department and the Semporna World Wildlife Fund (WWF) aimed at strengthening the conservation of biodiversity and natural resources particularly in Semporna.

Speaking when officiating at the closing ceremony of the course here on March 31, he said marine life, especially the lives of Hawksbill Turtles and Green Turtles were threatened by humans.

He therefore hoped that the 25 participants could assist the government in monitoring wildlife, especially the marine species which are vital assets to Semporna.

He said there was a need to create awareness among the people about the importance of marine life which could attract tourists.

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Source: Borneo Post