Where have All the Turtles Gone? | Hanson Chen & Hao Ran Yee | TEDxPOWIIS Youth
Members of the Prince of Wales Island International School Marine Conservation enrichment activity engaged in a year-long commitment towards research and hands-on activities to rehabilitate the coastal environment of Penang. As part of their research presentation for the school's STEM carnival, Hanson and Hao Ran shared their findings on the impact of human activity towards sea turtles and how society can help to halt their decline in numbers. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx Hanson is a student at Prince of Wales Island International School Balik Pulau, Penang. He has a strong interest in Science and joining the Marine Conservation enrichment activity has strengthened his resolve to protect the oceans.Hao Ran is a student at Prince of Wales Island International School Balik Pulau, Penang. His experience participating in the Marine Conservation enrichment activity has enhanced his interest in Science and he enjoys taking part in the various activities that are aimed at rehabilitating the seas around Penang. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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