Our Story - Where it all began...
Bubbles Dive Resort was established in 2004 as an eco-resort by a group of passionate individuals who are dedicated to preserving marine life and its natural habitats. Blessed with dense foliage that protects its flourishing house reef and white sandy beach, its also a nesting ground for many turtles.
Bubbles Dive Resort started the Turtle and Reef Conservation project in the same year and supported and funded it unconditionally for the past 20 years without any financial support from the government or corporations. In 2018, after years of effort, the Department of Fishery has officially granted Bubbles the permit to carry out turtle conservation efforts in the bay area of the resort.
Covid-19 Pandemic
Unfortunately, due to the brutal Covid-19 situation and the implementation of Malaysian Movement Control (MCO) since 2020, which has taken a toll on Bubbles Dive Resort and the overall tourism industry in Malaysia, the resort is no longer able to fund the conservation project.
Bubbles Turtle Conservation PLT (BTC)
Despite the challenges faced by Bubbles Dive Resort, generous donations and support have kept our vital conservation work alive, even while the resort is closed. These acts of kindness inspired the creation of BTC (Bubbles Turtle Conservation PLT). Our mission is to continue the conservation efforts that the resort and others have dedicated their effort to. We're currently in the process of applying to become a social enterprise to further sustain this important work.
Our Responsibility
Twenty years of devotion will not be wiped out by the pandemic because we know that this work must carry on. It is crucial to remember that the consequences of not continuing this conservation work are dire. Without continued efforts, the marine life in the natural habitats of Perhentian Besar, especially the turtles, may face the risk of extinction. As privileged individuals, it is our responsibility to protect the ocean and it’s habitat.
Our Vision & Mission
At BTC, our vision is to create a world where turtles and humans coexist in harmony.
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Our mission is to protect turtle habitats, raise awareness about conservation, and support eco-tourism. Through these efforts, we aim to build a lasting, positive relationship between humans and turtles, ensuring their survival for future generations.
Our Sustainability Development Goal (SDG)
SDG 14 - "Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development."