Spatial Distribution and the Influence of Surface Temperature and Green Area on Sea Turtle Nesting Sites in Peninsular Malaysia

Abstract Malaysia is home to four of the seven sea turtles in world, with Malaysian islands being one potential areas for turtle landing and nesting. However, are classified as endangered species because they face extinction mainly due land use changes, human marine activities, environmental factors. As a result, now among most important resources ecotourism. Green prevalent (endangered), while hawksbill world’s seriously today. Hence, considering importance improving habitat Malaysia, this study investigated turtle’s nesting site preference Peninsular using spatial analysis. The objectives (1) map sites five years (from 2017-2021) (2) identify influence surface temperature landscape characteristics on habitats. This used binomial regression method determine significant factors such temperature, distance from green area coastal line that could habitat. results show positive relationship between more will nest higher temperature. Also, prefer near areas. These findings confirmed Malaysia. It assist authorities further understanding developing mitigation plan protect