Introduction

Project Orion III - Rovering with Turtles is the 5th Scouts of the World Award (SWA) Voluntary Service Project of the SWA Singapore Base.

The 3rd instalment of this project will be led by 9 Singapore Rovers. They will return to Setiu, a main district in Terengganu, Malaysia where previous instalments of Project Orion were featured.

The primary aim of this project would be the conservation of sea turtles. In addition, the team of 9 will also be involved in Mangrove Replanting, Repair Work for the Village and the World Wildlife Fund for Nature - Malaysia (WWF-Malaysia) who has an Information Centre at Seitu, as well as educating the youths about Conversation efforts and the English Language from the 16th to 30th June 2011. The team will also take charge of the construction and installations of signboards at hatchery and mangrove reforestation sites.

Team Leader - Edieusdi Ahmad


Name: Edieusdi Bin Ahmad
Unit: Serangoon Eagle Rover Crew
Occupation (s): NSF
Hobbies/Interests: Gastronomy. Linguistic. Psychology. Natural Sciences. Environment. Travel.

1) What is your personal goal or aim with regards to the contribution to Project Orion III, in addition to the effort of Turtle conservation?
Attracted by an out of norm conservation activities, I have expressed interest ever since Orion I but the National Service is mandatory. Animal conservation activities are bounded by the biodiversity of what a nation has. Undeniably, in conservation activities, it is not the conservation of a particular species that matters; it is how awareness one gains while doing so. However, awareness is worthless without reflection and most importantly action.
2) What motivates and inspires you to take up Project Orion III?
I’m driven by the leadership role that I have taken which serves as a challenge to me. The task of a leader is a multi-lateral effort ranging from team management, budget allocation and e.t.c. Thus, it provides me an avenue for me to grow as a team leader and most importantly as a responsible human.
3) What are your views on Turtle conservation?
Turtles are highly prized for their jeweled carapace, satiating eggs (not that I have tasted it before) and sometimes meat. Every stage of a turtle is being harmed by different stimulus from predators and even humans. Plastics bags have been known to choke turtles by unknowingly eating it, thinking that it is jellyfish. Turtle conservation is an effort which should be done in bottoms up approach by firstly identifying the problems and technically solving it. As with all problems in nature, the creation of an awareness leads to ease of settling it on a long term basis.
4) How do you hope to further maximize the effort of the team in Turtle Conservation?
The underlying lesson in the project is Service Learning of which every leader in the project is required to have a background in delivering such contents. As I have participated in a Youth Expedition Project Leader Course, I hope to impart my knowledge and experiences with my fellow team mates.
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