Bombetta

Post Rehabilitation Success Of Marine Turtles

A project of JCU Cairns.

click map for full-size version Bombetta Adult Green Turtle. Cowley Beach

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Species: Green Turtle
Life Stage: Adult
Gender: Female
Release Date: 2012-03-04 10:10:00
Release Location: Cowley Beach
Last Location: 2013-02-25 03:33:12

Background

Bombetta was found floating off Cairns on the 28th December 2011. She was underweight and exausted. Bombetta had been recovering at Cairns Turtle Rehabilitation Centre [CTRC]for just over 2 months. Bombetta was named by the Mandubarra elders and weighs 135 kilograms. She was released at Cowley Beach with the Mandubarra people near Innisfail as there were reports there were a number of sea grass beds nearby.

Since Cyclone Yasi turtle strandings have spiked in the region, partly due to a lack of sea grass for turtles to eat.Bombetta was released was fitted with a tracking device to gain a better idea where she will travel after her rehabilitation.

This is a collaborative project between James Cook University, Cairns turtle rehabilitation centre and Ian Bell at DERM.

Project Partners

Cairns turtle rehabilitation centre

Ian Bell DERM QLD

Project Sponsors

Marlin Coast Veterinary Clinic donate all veterinary services for free.