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Perhentian Underwater Challenge
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Are you interested in photography?
How about underwater photography?
Does this arouse your interest to take part?
If you are eager to try
out your skills and technique, arrange yourself to be in Pulau
Perhention between 24-26 April 2009 to participate in the under water
photography competition off the island’s coast..
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This island is located approximately 10 nautical miles (19 km) offshore of the north-eastern of Peninsular Malaysia. The reefs and crystalline water which are the host to a wide variety of coral, sea-turtle, jellyfish, smalls sharks and reef-fish, it will show a wonderful scene under the sea.
For those who are sporty and energetic, come and take part in the exciting traditional games, beach scoccer and volleyball during these 3 days of events. With it’s sandy beaches and turquoise blue sea, it is worth for a relaxing holiday.
We visit the beach, we should keep it clean. “Clean the beach”, an earth awareness campaign, will be held to arouse the awareness of visitors towards cleanliness of the beach. Please consider for others, do your part to keep the place as beautiful as it is used to be.
The two main islands are Perhentian Besar (Big Perhentian) and Perhentian Kecil (Small Perhentian). A lot of other activities can be done in its beaches and forests such as diving, camping, canoeing, fishing, jungle trekking, and banana boat riding. Perhentian Kecil is the best place for diving as you can find a group of small rocky islets.
The Perhentian Islands are home to a significant turtle nesting population. The island was once home to hundreds of nesting Green and Hawksbill turtles but now the islands only receive 300 nests per year. However, the numbers of the turtle population is declining, visiting tourists are educated to protect the species as well as Great Marine Project are running locally to educate local school children about marine conversation.
Come and have a wonderful and enjoying holiday in Pulau Perhentian!
Article contributed by Jacqueline
Pictures source from wikipedia
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