Science & Environment
Moonlight basking and queer courting: The secret lives of freshwater turtles
New research reveals fresh insights into Australian freshwater turtle behaviour, survey methods and conservation strategies.
Tag: turtles
Destinations
Top 5 Tropical North Queensland island idylls
Who doesn’t dream of finding themselves on an island surrounded by azure waters that lap at white sand beaches, under a blue sky and a warm sun? Here’s five of the best in Tropical North Queensland!
News
Loggerhead hatchlings washed ashore by wild coastal swells, hundreds of kilometres from home
If you find a baby turtle washed up on a NSW beach, don’t return it to the sea, experts say.
History & Culture
Moreton Bay, the bay of plenty
The rich biodiversity of Moreton Bay, in Queensland, has seen it recognised as a Hope Spot, part of a series of global marine sites considered critical to the health of the world’s oceans.
Science & Environment
This could be one of the biggest sea turtle swarms ever captured
What a sight! Thousands of green sea turtles flock to Raine Island each year making for a spectacular sight.
News
35 Bellinger River snapping turtle hatchlings bring hope for critically endangered species
The hatchlings will soon be released into the wild.
Fundraising
Help save the Manning River helmeted turtle
Donate now to save this gorgeous and endangered turtle
Science & Environment
How much plastic does it take to kill a turtle?
A team of scientists from the CSIRO have calculated that it only takes 14 pieces of plastic to kill a turtle.
Wildlife
In pictures: green sea turtles make their journey to the sea
Photographer Bryce Forrest was lucky enough to capture one of nature’s greatest spectacles— a green sea turtle hatching. These little guys made their way down Boambee Beach in Coffs Harbour, NSW. But it wasn’t all smooth sailing. Within the first few days of being laid, a huge king tide hit and we weren’t sure the eggs were going to make it,” Bryce said. The high tide had washed a lot of sand over the nest meaning these guys had extra far to crawl and dig, which meant they would have less energy. Eventually it was decided that the nest would be excavated and over 70 little turtle were able to make their way safely to sea. Here, you can see their journey.
Destinations
How to save a (turtle’s) life
Damaged by floaters syndrome and disfigured by boating attacks or marine predators, the turtles of Tropical North Queensland find refuge at the Fitzroy Rehabilitation Centre.