Talang Satang National Park

Talang Satang National Park is Sarawak's first marine national park, located off the coast of Kuching in the South China Sea. Gazetted in 1999, it covers 19,414 hectares and comprises four islands - Pulau Talang Talang Besar, Pulau Talang Talang Kecil, Pulau Satang Besar and Pulau Satang Kecil. It is notable as the most important turtle nesting site in Sarawak, protecting green and hawksbill turtles, coral reefs and marine biodiversity.

Visitors can expect a remote marine park accessible only by chartered boat with a permit and licensed guide from Sarawak Forestry Corporation. The park consists of undeveloped sandy beaches, clear waters, coral reefs and forest-fringed islands. There are no shops or resorts. Visitors can observe turtle nesting and hatchling releases (seasonal, guided and strictly controlled), snorkel in shallow reef areas, walk on beaches and learn about conservation at the small information facilities on Pulau Talang Talang Besar and Pulau Satang Besar.

Gazetted on 16 September 1999 as Sarawak's first marine national park under the National Parks and Nature Reserves Ordinance. Established specifically to protect the nesting beaches and surrounding marine habitat of endangered sea turtles, covering 19,414 hectares of sea and islands.

Significant as a conservation and education site for marine biodiversity in Sarawak, supporting turtle conservation programs, volunteer and adoption initiatives managed by Sarawak Forestry Corporation.